Re: SMS Via iChat
Re: SMS Via iChat
- Subject: Re: SMS Via iChat
- From: "John C. Welch" <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:39:37 -0400
- Thread-topic: SMS Via iChat
On 4/26/10 11:12 AM, "Marconi" <email@hidden> wrote:
> I've been looking for an example of how to script the sending of a
> SMS message via iChat.
>
> I've found a number of examples on line but they are all quite
> elaborate, reading one's Address Book and presenting a list of all
> potential recipients and such.
>
> I intend to keep iChat open with the intended recipient's chat window
> front most.
>
> I have a mobile phone's number and a message. Given these two items,
> and iChat already running, what's a quick way to send a short text to
> the intended number?
Not without GUI scripting, and/or a lot of work and pain.
The problem is, iChat's dictionary has a lot of really stupid limitations in
it.
If you want to send an sms, you're almost better sending to the email
version of their cell number via do shell script and the 'mail' command.
--
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have a gorilla outside masturbating in your car! Everyone waits in the line!
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