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Change network locations automatically at a set time.
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Aug 27, 2003, 04:55 AM
 
To save costs I have two phone numbers for dialup, one for use in the daytime and one for the evenings and weekends. Is it possible to write a script or whatever to have the location change automatically at a set time so I need never do it manually?

I know it sounds lazy but if I forget I could end up with a higher phone bill as i'm using the wrong number.

Thanks for your help
     
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Aug 27, 2003, 08:36 AM
 
You can use Applescript to change the Location either in the Apple Menu of the Network System Preferences. There are several utilities that can be used to trigger the script.

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Aug 27, 2003, 12:53 PM
 
Originally posted by monkeybrain:
To save costs I have two phone numbers for dialup, one for use in the daytime and one for the evenings and weekends. Is it possible to write a script or whatever to have the location change automatically at a set time so I need never do it manually?

I know it sounds lazy but if I forget I could end up with a higher phone bill as i'm using the wrong number.

Thanks for your help
I'd start here:

http://www.apple.com/applescript/GUI/
     
   
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