Would like to get back into web & multimedia design.

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Start taking classes. The web has changed a lot since '98.

While flash is cool DHTML is where the future lies.

Personally I get books from the library and go for it.

Lynda.com is a good resource for video instructionals.

Good luck.

BTW - There will always be a need for printed materials, don't let the "paperless office" fanatics tell you otherwise.