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

[patchell]

    A windows program...Hmm...I may have to download this just to see.  When I
went to the web page, it has the same version number of the last Autotrax
version I got, so I assumed it was the same program...

Theo wrote:

> 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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