1. These script-based solutions generally work across a variety of platforms where compiled executables would need to be customized. 2. They give an easy way t

1. These script-based solutions generally work across a variety of platforms where compiled executables would need to be customized. 2. They give an easy way to automatically download and install a tool in one pasteable command without having to manage downloads and deal with the inevitable extra UI of installer executables. 3. Why does one need to understand what a script is doing any more than one needs to understand what a downloaded installer executable is doing? At least with the shell scripts it seems like more of an option.