Reloading swf for flash site

Hello,
I am using an old version of flash (Flash 5 because im too
poor to buy the new one)
I have created a flash based web-site that uses load-movie
for each page.
My problem occures with updated material. After I update a
page (the swf file) and upload it, and then try to view it, the new
information is not displayed. (the old page is still shown)
Are the SWF files stuck in the cache or something like that?
Is there a solution to this problem?
Please help!!
Thank you.

I use FireFox.
I have done some looking around and have found that this is a
common problem with flash sites. There seem to be many ways to
prevent the browser from saving the swf in its cache.
A few such ways are listed here
Preventing
Cache for SWF Files

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