.NET is only available as a scripting language for ASP.NET, the technology used to generate web pages; thus, JScript .NET takes a similar role to PHP and other server-side scripting languages. Internet Explorer, however, is still using only the older JScript engine, so JScript.NET cannot be used to script web pages (or HTAs or HTCs). In this regard, JScript is much more versatile than JScript .NET. See also JavaScript OSA – A system-level scripting language for the Apple Macintosh JScript ActionScript Notes References Getting Started With JScript .NET Introducing JScript .NET JScript.NET tutorial and form tutorial .NET programming languages JavaScript programming language family Object-based programming languages