[osflash] alternative to mx classes

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Hi all.

I've been developing in Flash for several years no, but have recently 
taken the plunge and started to use open source software/components as 
i've now finished university and didn't want to fork out a load of cash 
for the Flash IDE. I am using FlashDevelop and have decided to try and 
figure out the aswing component set (although if anyone can suggest an 
alternative.....?)

I was told recently that i will be unable to use the NetConnection 
class(along with the other classes in the mx package) as they are tied 
to the Flash IDE licence. I had a search on OSFlash but the shear number 
of alternatives is rather baffling.

Can anyone please suggest an alternative to these classes?

Thanks