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By saying the development tools are free, I'm saying it's less of a PIA when you have to flash 30 computers with the same image and you've run out of LabView keys or finding the key to upgrade to the latest version. It's nice to be able to download NetBeans and use it.
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Oh, I get it. I fought adopting a license manager for years. I lost the fight and recently saw a demo of a license theft program specifically for NI SW. It was really well written

. Kinda wish I could offer the guy a job, but on the other hand kinda wish I could put a lien on his/her house.
One of the great things about working with LEGO and being an FRC supplier is the direct compares to very different tools. I believe over time it will be a key driver of simplifying and improving many things. So I really don't mean to argue with the feedback, just offering some comments and resource links.
Greg McKaskle