Script add/delete master page automatically

I've searched and haven't managed to find one so apologise if this has been asked before.
Adobe Indesign CS2
Does anyone have a script to automatically insert, or delete my master page with an automatic text link between the frames on my pages, as I am loosing too much time adding and deleting manually. The page is my 'A-Master'
I have never installed a script before, nor know how to but I must invest time in this as it will save me lots of time in the future with the programming behaving like a word processor (microsoft word) with the beauty of the design elements with indesign.
Regards

Are you looking for some sort of feature that adds pages and link the text automatically as you type and reach the end of a page? That isn't going to happen in CS2, even with a script, as far as I know. There might be a plugin available, but it won't be free.
You'd be better off upgading while you still can get upgrade pricing. Smart Text Reflow was introduced in CS4 and does exactly what I think you want.

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