This feature also allows you to use Windows applications as part of complex Linux shell scripts. These shell scripts could be used to check for processes, monitor file changes, execute commands ...

At times, we need to write shell scripts that are interactive and user executing them need to monitor the progress. For such requirements, we can implement a simple progress bar that gives an idea ...

It isn’t an uncommon scenario. The obvious answer is to create an archive — a zip or tar file, maybe — and include a shell script that you have to tell the user to run after unpacking.