>I'm an independent developer and I'm about to buy VFP 9.0. I could buy just the copy of VFP 9.0 or maybe some sort of subscription from Microsoft (MSDN?) that might give me more software for maybe a little bit more money.
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>What do you guys recommend?
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>Thanks.

Pro Subscription. For a feature comparison, see:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/howtobuy/subscribers/compare/

The chart needs updating because you will get VFP 9 with it. Also check e-bay for MSDN subscriptions at far better pricing.