Re: Linux is garbage compared to Windows. It can't even be given away for free!
From: wbarwell (wbarwell_at_munnnged.mylinuxisp.com)
Date: 08/23/04
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 04:57:40 -0400
Chris L wrote:
> Baruch <baruch01@N0sbcglobal.net$PAM> wrote in message news:
>
>> What software were you wanting, that is lacking? It may be that it isn't
>> found in standard distros (or the popular ones, anyway). Still, I would
>> venture to say it exists somewhere, and that it's at least decent, if not
>> top-notch.
>
> Being New to Linux (and forced to start with the Xandros/Lindows type
> stuff to get my feet wet).....
>
> How about half ways decent CAD ? Everything I have looked at so far is
> on the edge of cheezy. I would really have to suck it in and try to
> enjoy working with some of that stuff. There may be some high end
> stuff out there that really is fabulous (I know there is), but it is
> not anywhere near the cost level that adequate windows proggys are
> sold at.
Varicad is supposedly one of the better programs supporting Linux,
but its not a cheap program. Though considerably cheaper than AutoCad.
Apparently Autocad 14 can be coaxed to run under Wine. Linuxcad is a
program that looks cheap at the start, $100, but seems to have a lot of add
ons that soon bring it up to the price range more along $500 bucks and it
had alot of rough edges according to reviews I've seen.
Other than that, you seem to be right.
Its slim pickings.
>
> Graphics programs ? Well, so far Gimp certainly isn't Corel Draw.
>
> CAM programs... Good toolpath generation on linux for the CNC world is
> a challenge. Have not seen much good so far. I am sure some is out
> there, but I assure you it is not exactly affordable.
>
> CNC Control ? only one. better like it ! it is called EMC. Lots of
> configuration, lots of still missing features unless your a
> programmer.
>
> So, while I would love to give "bill the boot", there really ARE
> missing links in the Linux world.
>
> So, those who really like to banter about how great it is, possibly
> don't DO what others Do.
>
> I'm not giving up.... Xandros looks pretty nice to me.
>
> CL
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