> Intepreters exist for fortran, PL/1, COBOL, Java is an interpreted language though compilers for (much of) it exist. > I don't think anyone would say that Java programs are scripts. Although, out of interest, there are scripting engines which are ** built ** on top of java (e.g. BeanShell) > Cheers > John Dave This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Thank you.