Beginner Experience using FLASH..

Today's the first time I'll be playing/learning of how to use this G8 software named FLASH from Macromedia hopefully to create my own website. I've been so fascinated with all of its capabilities that you can do so much of really neat stuff with it. It can be used to do presentation (powerpoint), Websites (frontpage/dreamweaver), Installation file, etc.. and with unlimited flexibilityonly limited to your imagination and skills.

Hopefully I can get a grip on the much required skills to start off using this software.
Anyone with experience with FLASH, feel free to give hints & tips.