[Solved] Running shell code in AppleScript without Terminal

 
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Old 06-30-2011
Thank you Corona688, that worked like a charm! Smilie
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Old 06-30-2011
Yep. Changed the subject title to more accurately reflect the solution, and marked as solved Smilie
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Old 06-30-2011
Thanks for the correction, I hope others find it useful as well. Smilie
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