No freeware is an astonishing blunder by MS, as they did not do their homework. Freeware developers pioneered many new features subsequently advanced even further by payware companies. There is a very good chance MS will control the game right into the bargain bin at Best Buy.Bob

Yeah, at least its very sure that MS is not going to put enough developers to work with Flight DLC`s to come anything near of coverage that FSX got only because of its freeware community.

How about if you don't want to work under our name (MS) you can Also buy a commercial sdk for a price with only a few selected areas to develop ? Another simpler sdk for freeware only and a place in the market for ms dlc 3rd party wagon and limited freeware. And than i fall out of my bed and wake Up ;-)....