Newbie: trying to decide which product

I'm a C# dot net developer, but I'm looking for an alternative to Silverlight, so I'm currently learning Macromedia Flash MX 2004, but someone told me that the Actionscript version is outdated. Now I'm trying to decide what product to upgrade to.
I not only build internet/intranet sites for a company, but also occasionally create sites for friends and family.
I'm looking ultimately to introduce impressive graphics, but also extend the development using Flash for database access, AJAX, form handling etc. Also, correct me if I'm mistaken, but I was led to believe that Flash overcomes many of the browser incompatibility issues that us conventional web developers are faced with?
So given what I'm trying achieve, can someone comment/recommend that I start using Flash CS4 or perhaps suggest using Flex Builder 3.0 ?
Thanks.

Flash Professional is best for timeline based animations. Flex is better for real applications, and is comparable to Silverlight.
You are correct, Flex apps run in the Flash Player plugin in the browser, so you will avoid most of the browser compatibility issues.
Why are you moving away from Silverlight? Do you think it will survive as a technology?
Do you think .NET and C# programming will still be in demand for a while?
If this post answers your question or helps, please mark it as such.
Greg Lafrance - Flex 2 and 3 ACE certified
www.ChikaraDev.com
Flex / AIR Development, Training, and Support Services

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2) PowerMac G5: CPU with no future support. Will likely be supported in software for at least another year or two. 64-BIT CPU, and very powerful. Proven design, and greater reliability than the MacBook Pro. Also, fully serviceable. The only component you can't really replace with after-market parts is going to be the main logic board.
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