Script for Mac Os X using system_profiler

I need a script that can run on leopard/snow leopard (preferably without installing anything) that creates an openaudit friendly file of hardware/software/network details etc pulled from the system_profiler command. I have made a start and have managed to get some basic system info out in addition to the full list of software, but my string processing skills have reached their limit. I have a sample output that ran on a linux machine and I'll try to obtain another sample from a windows machine which probably has even more information. Basically elements in the script are separate by '^^^' and each string of info related to a category (network/system/processor etc) begins on a newline. You must be good at string processing. Note: Open Audit has free scripts available that run on linux but these are very difficult to convert but may be of assistance to you. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Worker in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the worker's Worker Legal Agreement). ## Platform mac os x 10.5/10.6