>1.- There is a free version, for non commercial applications.
>2.- If you have an startup, you can negotiate with them the delayed payment once your customers pay you. That's what I'm doing.
>3.- IIRC the price now ys 70% off
>4.- I'm trying to convince them to make an special deal to VFP developer upon proof of VFP purchase
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Another option

http://www.adobe.com/products/flex/