svg and flash

I heard that SVG is similiar to flash but easier to use, I did learn some flash about 6 years ago, can anyone tell me what is the major difference between these two?

Here is more info:
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) versus Flash? (http://www.urban75.org/tech/q026.html)

In short,
Flash is old-school but still quite cool.
SVG is new-school and cooler - much more modern and growing faster.

have fu!