"AD5VJ Bob" <
rtnmi@...> writes:
> Only problem is I am using WINXP and know nothing abt other
> operating systems so guess I would have to buy a new box for linux
> or UNIX in order to even use it.
Or run gEDA on Windows. A little trickier to build and install, but
it can be done.
> Cant afford that right now. Maybe down the road.
Linux is free, you can run it under vmware or something.
> Someone mentioned Eagle, I looked it up and it has a windows version
> would it do about the same as Geda as far as being a good place for
> a beginner to start?
The free version of Eagle is severely limited compare to gEDA, and all
versions of Eagle have a nasty habit of locking up your IP if they
even suspect you might have even a trace of a connection to some
pirated copy. If you're going to spend money on EDA software, buy
from someone that respects its customers.
The "free" version of gEDA (i.e. any version of gEDA :) is limited to
as many schematic pages as your disk can hold, and I've personally
tested pcb with 53 layers and a board 1/4 mile square.