03-21-2005
scripting password prompts
Hi there
Probably a really simple question but I am writing an install script and at certain stages of the install (ie creating a table in mysql) the system prompts for you to enter a password, I was wondering, how do I script this input so that the install doesnt keep stopping for manual intervention??,
thanks and regards
Gary
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