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Language:
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Expect
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Version:
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5.12
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Parts:
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interpreter, library, debugger, examples, documentation
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Author:
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Don Libes <libes@nist.gov>
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Location:
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http://expect.nist.gov/
ftp://ftp.cme.host.gov/pub/expect/expect.tar.gz
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Description:
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Used to automate, test, or GUI-ize interactive programs
without any changes to underlying programs. Standalone
version is driven with Tcl. A library is provided for use
with C, C++, or any language that can call C functions.
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Reference:
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"Exploring Expect", ISBN 1-56592-090-2, publisher: O'Reilly.
Man pages included with software distribution.
Numerous technical papers in conferences and journals,
some of which are available via anonymous
ftp://ftp.cme.nist.gov:pub/expect/*.ps.Z
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Bugs:
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expect@nist.gov
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Restriction:
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Expect itself is public-domain. Certain pieces such as Tcl
are copyrighted but have unlimited availability.
Nothing is GNU copylefted.
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Requires:
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UNIX or something like it
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Ports:
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ported to all UNIX systems and some non-UNIX systems
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Portability:
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uses autoconf for automatic configuration
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Status:
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stable, but certain extensions are being actively developed
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Discussion:
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comp.lang.tcl
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Help:
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author or comp.lang.tcl (or see next support field)
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Support:
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official: Cygnus Support, unofficial: author, comp.lang.tcl,
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Contributions:
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Awards or thank-you letters gratefully accepted.
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Announcements:
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comp.lang.tcl
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Contact:
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author
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Updated:
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November 25th, 1994
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