Thanks for the clarification/opinions. I am very new to discussion boards that focus on such a specialized application like Kixtart. From what I have observed it looks like a close-knit community of users who are familiar with each other and have been programming for quite some time. Some of the questions I ask certainly do FEEL "dumb" to me, that's because I see the level of expertise in all the "regulars" and I don't want to necesarily waste other users time with basic questions.

Perhaps there is a resource like a glossary of programming concepts and terms that I can use to get some background program language understanding. Have any recommendations?

For example, in the kix2001.doc file there aren't any definitions for $rc. I see this variable/switch used all the time but don't understand what it is for and how it should be used.

My main background/expertise is LAN and WAN security/design/implementation/management. I'm seeing a great need for automation in my networks and so want to use Kixtart as much as I can since it is already a part of our logon script process. What I have been able to accomplish with kixtart over the past 2 months has been awesome for our Desktop Support and Application Support staff.

Perhaps at some point I'll be able to contribute back to the kixtart board. You all have certainly contributed to the success of my network.

ScriptLogic will ultimately be a ROI decision based on time savings and crosstrainability with my Desktop Support person. Right now though, I'll keep writing my own scripts.