¥ Batch mode programs
H Are run by typing commands directly to
computer, or by putting commands into a text file (script) and later executing them
¥ Good points about batch mode
H Can process new datasets exactly the
same as old ones
H Can link together a sequence of programs
to make a customized analysis (a personalized pipeline)
H Some analyses take a long time
¥ Bad points about batch mode
H Learning curve is Òall at onceÓ rather
than gradual
H If you are, like, under age 35, you may
not know how to type commands into a computer
o At least we donÕt make you use punched cards (yet)