Windows Admin Scripting Little Black Book (Little Black Books (Paraglyph Press))

The following sites provide information on scripting in general.

AutoIt

AutoIt is a free automation tool to send key presses, manipulate the mouse, modify files and the registry, control dialog boxes and more.

Site: http://www.hiddensoft.com/AutoIt/

Brainbuzz

Dubbed "The Mother of All Tech Sites", the Brainbuzz site truly lives up to its name . Filled with IT news, products, tools, jobs, links, and more, this site has a section purely devoted to scripting.

Site: http://www.brainbuzz.com

DevGuru

DevGuru is an Internet learning center providing downloads, tutorials, and references for scripters and ASP developers.

Site: http://www.devguru.com

Microsoft Windows Script Technologies

This Web site is Microsoft's central location to obtain scripting downloads, documentation, news, and support. Here you can download the latest versions of Windows Script Host, Microsoft Script Encoder, and the complete VBScript documentation.

Site: http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/scripting/

PrimalSCRIPT

PrimalSCRIPT, by Sapien Technologies, is by far the leader of script editors. Packed with advanced features and providing support for more than 30 scripting languages, PrimalSCRIPT is the tool of choice for scripting professionals.

Site: http://www.sapien.com

UltraEdit-32

UltraEdit-32, by IDM Computer Solutions, Inc., is an award-winning script editor that provides for quick and painless editing. This compact editing tool contains many of the advanced features of other editors, at a fraction of the cost. With features like project management, macros, keyboard mapping, automatic backup, and unlimited file sizes, this little tool packs a big punch.

Site: http://www.ultraedit.com

Win32 Scripting

Win32 Scripting is the Web center for the serious scripter. Packed with code and custom tools for all types of scripting languages, this site proves that nothing is unscriptable.

Site: http://www.cwashington.netreach.net

Windows Scripting Solutions

Windows and .NET Magazine's Windows Scripting Solutions is a 15-page monthly publication focused on task automation for the Windows administrator. The site is generally restricted to its publication subscribers, but is full of scripting articles and examples.

Site: http://www.winnetmag.com/WindowsScripting/

Newsgroups

http://www.microsoft.public.scripting.vbscript

http://www.microsoft.public.scripting.jscript

http://www.microsoft.public.scripting.remote

http://www.microsoft.public.scripting.scriptlets