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While we're on the topic of Apple, does anyone have an opinion on AppleScript vs. JavaScript? Never mind the native functionality: assume that JavaScript was "injected" with all the native functionality of AppleScript. The question revolves around the syntax, mechanics, and over-all language philosophy of the *Script.

I was reading a recent post from Chris Messina on the topic of what James would call "the synchronized web,", and it occurred to me that I'd much rather script in OS X in a language that I considered more portable than AppleScript: namely JavaScript. Indeed, I was thinking it'd be interesting if Rhino or Spidermonkey could be embedded in Vienna for scripting and plugins.

But, maybe that's just crazy. I don't really know AppleScript extremely well. Perhaps it's the bee's knees. What do ya'll think?

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