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Just to say, you can get a free copy of VS2012 Pro through the WebSiteSpark scheme, which has a tiny-weeny barrier to entry.

I've had legal copies of VS for years through this.

For 3 years to be precise, otherwise you would have been in violation with the program terms:

"Eligible Web development and design Companies and/or Individuals can participate in WebsiteSpark for up to 3 years."