# Considering getting Flash 8 - What is the difference between Flash MX and Flash?

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**Created:** [November 16, 2005, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/considering-getting-flash-8-what-is-the-difference-between-flash-mx-and-flash/169463 "2005-11-16T14:51:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![Emdiesse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c0e974/32.png) [@Emdiesse](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Emdiesse)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2005, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/considering-getting-flash-8-what-is-the-difference-between-flash-mx-and-flash/169463/1 "2005-11-16T14:51:15Z")

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What does the MX stand for on flash MX?

If i get Flash Professional 8, do i still need Flash MX 2004 or can Flash 8 do all of the stuff Flash MX 2004 can do?

Thanks