Blog on ASP.NET New in ASP .NET Better language support Programmable controls Event-driven programming XML-based components User authentication, with accounts and roles Higher scalability Increased performance - Compiled code Easier configuration and deployment Not fully ASP compatible Language Support ASP .NET uses the new ADO .NET. ASP .NET supports full Visual Basic, not VBScript. ASP .NET supports C# (C sharp) and C++. ASP .NET supports JScript as before.