Rick Root wrote:
> I hate it when people post to cf-talk saying they're looking for a
> certain kind of script.
> 
> Coldfusion applications are not scripts.  They're programs.  Applications.

I should point out that they used to be.

> None of the computer related google definitions would apply to say a
> coldfusion auction application.

Really?

> "A set of commands written in an interpreted language to automate
> certain application tasks."

CF5 and lower were interpreted.  CF6+ are byte-compiled, but into Java 
Machine Code, which is semi-interpreted (JIT).

> "An application that the server runs at specific times."

CFSchedule?

> Wow.. here's an ancient sounding definition:
> 
> "A program that interacts with an application or a utility program. On
> the World Wide Web, scripts are commonly used to customize or add
> interactivity to Web pages."

CF runs on the web and adds interactivity or customization.

> Anyway... just a peeve of mine.

--Ben "The Devil's Advocate" Doom



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