Suggested controls for an open source WPF app?

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Suggested controls for an open source WPF app?

Suppose I wanted to create an open source WPF project written in .NET. I don't have a copy of Expression Blend, nor do I have the skillz in graphic design to make my own controls that look good. I love Developer Express' controls, but they cost an arm and a leg and I don't see how their per-developer licensing would make it possible to use them on an open source project.

What options are there for third-party WPF controls to be used in an open source project?

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If your app is going to be open-source, I assume you'll want the controls to be open-source too:

Try Codeplex - Managed to find these free dashboard controls.

Daniel May 2009-12-09 16:36:25

Actually, no. I just want the controls to have rich functionality and look good. While it's a totally different tool, TypeMock offers free licenses for open source projects. I was wondering if there were control vendors who offer the same.

Josh Kodroff 2009-12-09 17:02:12

Perhaps you could email the DevExpress team and see if they'd do a similar thing for your open source project? They're extremely approachable and a great bunch of guys - I'm sure they'd consider a discount at very least.

Daniel May 2009-12-10 10:20:06

Yeah, that was my next guess on what to do.

Josh Kodroff 2009-12-16 20:32:40

Did you get any response from DevExpress or any other vendor? I'm looking for the same thing.

Omer Rauchwerger 2009-12-23 14:45:40

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