Free Online Resources
One of the most active Flash/Flex user groups in the SFBay Area. The web site has recordings of some great talks and attending events can be a great place to find good developers.
Great place to find inspiration and see flex in action. The "showcase" link on this site is a great way to explore ideas people have been playing with using Flex.
Some of the most stunning visual work done with Flash & Flex comes from the papervision folks. Go here to explore it.
Go here to get previews of the latest technologies which will be coming out of Adobe. A lot of information on Flash and Flex can be found here.
One of the best places to go when you want to learn more about technology. SHDH is a monthly gathering of people who love computers. If you have a particularly hairy problem you're trying to solve, someone here will be able to help you.
The place to go to download trial versions and purchase copies of Adobe software.
The best place to find open-source flash projects. Checking out these projects can help you answer the "can it be done" questions you may have.
A very good site to check out if you're unsure of what Flash is or whether or not your project needs it.
A very good site to check out if you're unsure of what Flex is or whether or not your project needs it.
A very good site to check out if you're unsure of what AIR is or whether or not your project needs it.
Great place to find tutorials and answers to difficult ActionScript coding issues