   [web] ActionScript 2.0 vs 3.0
  I was looking through my collection of books, and I don't have anything on ActionScript 3.0, which is depressing.  I'd really rather not shell out any more money, and I would like to learn some basic AS, but all I have are 2.0 books!  Is the difference big enough where I couldn't or shouldn't learn anything from this small collection of manuals that I have?   
  I would say that fortunately (but perhaps unfortunately for you) the changes are rather significant. However, if you only want to learn the basics, you might get by using online tutorials and references instead of buying yet another book. That's up to you.You may want to read this for more in depth information.   ;  Well, while looking further into Flash CS4, it allows you to create files using AS2.0 or AS3.0.  Is there a lot of disadvantages even learning 2.0?  Otherwise I'll just scratch the idea and find some resources toward 3.0.   ;  I used AS 3.0 in my flash course last semester, and I liked it a lot more than 2. Some people in my class whom worked with a youtube API that was in 2 said it was very different, and a lot more of a hassle. I suggest trying to find resources online as best you can. Can always look up some actionscript 3 books, see if you can get a highly reviewed book for cheap. One pdf I found off 4shared, which I used as a reference for one of my assignments was called Actionscript 3.0 Game Programming University.   ;  Favor AS3. Its closer to OOP than AS2, more powerful, faster, and eats XML for breakfast. Looking back at AS2, it looks like dated technology to me.Yes, I'm biased ;)   ;  One game I made with AS 3 for an assignment. It need work no doubt, but was pretty fun todo. Just took various screenshots of the game itself, cropped them and put an FLA together. http://webdesign2.georgianc.on.ca/~100062269/assign4Use arrow keys to move.   