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<sect2><title>Short descriptions</title>
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<para><command>mktemp</command> creates temporary files in a secure manner.
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It is used in scripts.</para>
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<para><command>tempfile</command> creates temporary files in a less secure
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manner than <command>mktemp</command>. It is installed for
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backwards-compatibility.</para>
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<para>The <command>http-get</command> script takes advantage of a little known
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feature of <command>bash</command> called "net redirection". It is used to
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download from websites without using any other programs.</para>
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<para><command>iana-net</command> uses the <command>http-get</command>
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script to simplify the process of procuring IANA's services and protocols
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configuration files.</para>
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</sect2>
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