[sdiy] Free pcb software - Where's the catch?

[Theo]

Nope, this is not "Protel AutoTrax"
This "AutoTRAX" is a windows program and seems to run under 98,
however they strongly recommend the use of win2k

The "third party" part library and "part shear utility" on the webpage are
"coming soon".
So maybe that catch is a new player trying to create a user base by giving
away a early and basic version of the software?

Theo



From: patchell <patchell at silcom.com>


>     The catch is this is a DOS program...however, it has been reported
that it
> will run even under Windows NT.  It is actually a very power PCB package,
and
> I used it for many years until Protel finally got their windows version
> working.
>
> spr at spridley.freeserve.co.uk wrote:
>
> > http://www.autotraxeda.com/
> >
> > This looks too good to be true.  Has anyone tried it?
> >
> > Steve
> >
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