HTML 5 vs. Flash

Having a background in mainframe programming, I can understand the reason for improving HTML and increasing the standards for creating a larger cross-section of platforms. After reading all of the articles pertaining to Flash vs. HTML 5, I can see all sides of the opinions. Steve Jobs made some very valid points but also made some, what I felt, were some contradicting statements about proprietary products. Parts of the rebuttals I feel were more about the dislike of Steve Jobs and Apple than about improving HTML and standards. Being a novice in learning HTML, I think anytime you can make things better and more standardized you are moving in the right direction. With the improvements in HTML 5, CSS, and JavaScript, this will give designers more power in the design and not solely relying on Flash, which has been in use for several years, for watching videos and gaming. The newer technology of touch, which it seems the Flash currently doesn’t support. I think that with Jobs making his statement in April on this subject, he is pushing for an improved HTLM 5 and better web standards for all.