Vectorizing

Until now the only time I've had to vectorize images was in Flash.  I like the tools in Flash (line tool with the selection tool to manipulate) and want  a program the has close to the same thing.  Freehand and Fireworks' tools are nothing like Flash.

Does anyboday have any programs that are the easiest and have a low learning curve?

"Vectorize" as in "Draw vector-images"? I've never used anything Flash-related, but try www.inkscape.org.

I'll second the recomendation for Inkscape, there's also Adobe Illustrator.

Thanks very much.  I'll try out inkscape.

Not exactly related, but for converting raster (bmp, jpeg, etc) images to vector, I used to use Vector Eye. Google it, if wanted.