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Is there some default Windows scripting language that comes pre-installed on XP and Vista (Similar to how OS X comes with Python and/or Linux comes with Perl)?
I am aware of Batch scripting but I am hoping for something a little more robust. Thanks
note – I am on a Linux box so if you guys could give your 2 cents on the Windows scripting languages, it would be appreciated, thanks.
part deux – even though ebgreen hates me i accepted his answer because he gave me his 2 cents.
Windows XP and Vista have VBScript and jscript engines installed by default. Windows 7 will also have Powershell installed.
As for my 2 cents, VBScript and jscript are both very mature technologies that have plenty of resources available. Neither of them give you a console if you are looking for that.
Powershell is newer and much much more powerful. It also has the advantage of having a console as well.