No doubt am I not the only one with a bin full of scripts; however, I was wondering if anybody had some that also falls in the 'AMOR' category.  

I've mapped CTRL+ALT+f to this script, which opens firefox.  
--If nothing is in the clipboard, it just opens firefox to it's default home page (or blank page)...
-- If something is in the clipboard, the script checks if it is a valid URL - defined by the ffxtriggas array.  
-- If it is a valid URL, firefox will open the URL
-- If the clipboard item is a valid local file (starts with / - file exists), the firefox will open the path.
-- If garbage is on the clipboard (not url nor file) firefox opens temporary local file that says clipboard item is garbage... 

Basically it saves me two keystrokes (ctrl-c ctl-alt-f ctl-alt v) or a second-button click; hence the silliness. (or a bloated desktop)

--)> oRiGiNaL MeSsAgE

From	--)> "Eric \"Shubes\"" <plug@shubes.net>
Date	--)> Sat, 28 Aug 2004 22:50:52 -0700
Subject	--)> Re: Section of Silly Scripts........

> I don't think you're the only one with a bin full of scripts, Jared. 
> Maybe the only one in your condition though. ;)
> 
> I like comments in scripts. Yours are ok, and the code is fairly legible 
> too.
> One simple concept eludes me though: What's it supposed to do?
> (I'm not about to run it to find out!)
> 
> Jared Anderson wrote:
> > Recovering from accident; too much spare time: bare with me.
> > 
> > First was Festival; then after being introduced to xclip (thanks Mr Reed ;), my collection of silly scripts have flooded my $PATH.  
> > 
> > Curious.  Am I the only one with a bin [somewhat,mostly,completely] full of silly scripts?  I can't be.
> > 
> > I'll show mine if you show yours? ;)
> > 
> > Heres one of my favorites, not as useless as the others (it has seen some serious mileage, I tell you what).  It derives it's value from key-stroke mapping... (Silly Script Tip: Can't go wrong when keystroke map or festival is involved)
> > 
> > requirements: xclip, firefox (if ran as-is), keystroke software of some kind.....
> > 
> > Usage: select URL -> run script (pref. w/ keystro... you get the picture..)
> > 
> > [ Begin Silliness ]
> > 
> > #!/bin/bash
> > #Silly Script written by me under GPL - jRedGoldenSon -x- at -x- gmail -x- dot -x- Com
> > #Barely local/bin quality - like it needs a license ;0)
> > #reaches local/bin quaility only when mapped to key-stroke....
> > 
> > declare -a ffxtriggas="https:// http:// www. ftp:// ftp. /"
> > 
> > function keybegs {
> > 	length=$(echo -n $1 | wc -m)
> > 	perfix=$(xclip -o | cut -c -$length)
> > }
> > 
> > if [ -z $(xclip -o) ]; then     #so firefox opens regardless of clipboard....
> > 	/usr/bin/firefox &
> > 	exit		
> > else
> > 	for i in ${ffxtriggas[@]}; do
> > 		keybegs $i
> > 			if [ "$perfix" = $i ]; then
> > 				/usr/bin/firefox $(xclip -o) &
> > 				exit
> > 			fi
> > 		done
> > fi
> > 
> > if [ $(xclip -o | cut -c 1) = / ] && [ -x $(xclip -o) ]; then  #yeah, weak, but sufficient
> > 	/usr/bin/firefox $(xclip -o) &
> > 	exit
> > fi
> >  
> > echo "Sorry: '$(xclip -o)' snot happenin" > /tmp/xclipperdurl.txt && /usr/bin/firefox /tmp/xclipperdurl.txt &
> > exit
> > 
> > 
> > [ End Silliness ]
> > 
> > Now show me yours....
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>   it is a collectivist myth.
>   There are only individual citizens
>   with individual wills
>   and individual purposes."
> -William E. Simon (1927-2000),
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