[sdiy] What's your fav PCB package?

[Paul Maddox]

Tim,

> I am looking for a long-term solution to laying out
> PCBs. I would like to pruchase a package, and not
> regret it later. Eagle looks pretty good. I'm giving
> it a test-spin right now.

Eagle is nice, but the hole/size limit drive me loopy!

> So, who likes what, and why? I don't have $50,000 per
> seat, but I'd like schematic capture, air wires, and a
> good library that is easy to expand.

I know its pricey, but OrCAD is *REALLY* good, and it will last you forever.
You ought to be able to buy an older version (V9 or something) from someone 
who has some stock left over.

Paul