I noticed in the kit of parts checklist that there is some dreamspark flyer(havnt opened the tote yet). Does this give us access to VC++ as a secondary option to Windriver?
Dreamspark is a Microsoft initiative to give students access to professional software. The software includes development environments such as VS 2010 and XNA Game Studio. It also has server software such as Server 2003 and 2008 R2. A full list is available here.
With that being said I would imagine this was more of a promotional addition rather than an invitation to use VS for FRC.