I love getting scripts from people who learned JavaScript through the JavaScript primers on HTML Goodies. This is just that kind of script. It's a simple one that gets a name through a prompt and posts it with a greeting in the status bar.
Please note: This script is being offered in simple text format. When you click to Grab the Script, the text should display. Internet Explorer and AOL users may get a blank page or the script may run and produce the effect. If this happens, choose SAVE AS from the FILE menu and save the blank or compiled page.