C|Net sez, Flash escapes the browser. Yeah, we knew that would happen. Especially since the Flash 6 player now has its own networking layer. Hey, who needs a socket? We’ve got plenty, and they’re scriptable!

Inspired by Bryan’s foray to the Cursed Island of 99% Bad, I’ve been busy converting my worthless JavaScript tools over to equally worthless ActionScript demos. Here’s the random hex color script, ressurected as a drawing app. And here’s a fun demo of the getAngle and getDistance scripts. Next up: a rigid circular device that is capable of turning on an axle.

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