# Learning ActionScipt 2

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**Created:** [December 9, 2003, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-actionscipt-2/96446 "2003-12-09T15:14:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Geoff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Geoff](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Geoff)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2003, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/learning-actionscipt-2/96446/1 "2003-12-09T15:14:12Z")

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I have a very basic knowledge of ActionScript based on a couple of books that I have purchased and tutorial that catch my eye. I also have some knowledge of Visual Basic and C++

My questions are:

Do I need to worry about ActionScript 2, do I for example, need an ActionScript book that covers AS 2.

I read somewhere that AS 2 was merely a super set of ActionScript 1 and that the additionality was for high end stuff etc.

Will AS 1 eventually be phased out ?

Is it better to learn AS 2

Thank you