Howdy I have finaly started building my home cockpit. :-)I figured it was probably best to start my project sorting out the glass cockpit display, multiple computer networking and WideFS, WideView part of things. I downloaded the Project Magenta Demos and was wondering, is there no way of trying it with WideFS without purchasing the WideFS and FSUIPC licences first ?When I purchase Project Magenta does the WideFS and FSUIPC licences come included ?Steve

>Howdy >>I have finaly started building my home cockpit. :-)>I figured it was probably best to start my project sorting out>the glass cockpit display, multiple computer networking and>WideFS, WideView part of things. I downloaded the Project>Magenta Demos and was wondering, is there no way of trying it>with WideFS without purchasing the WideFS and FSUIPC licences>first ?>>When I purchase Project Magenta does the WideFS and FSUIPC>licences come included ?As far as I know, no. But then again, if you want a home cockpit, you might want to register your FSUIPC and WideFS anyway. Registering FSUIPC unlocks all the useful configuration stuff that is very handy on a home cockpit setup.Tuomas

I agree with Tuomas, FSUIPC and WideFS are worth every penny.Before you drop the cash on Magenta, check out FreeFD at:http://freefd.homelinux.com/I've tested it and find it will meet my needs nicely. See what you think.It's free, but the author has a Amazon wish list if you want to support good software :).Chris

Thanks for your replys guys.I purchased fsuipc and widefs licences and I'm thrilled it's all working. :-)I will certainly give FreeFd a try.Steve