>Dylan Smith wrote:
>Ubuntu is pretty easy to set up, and if you go to Applications -> Add new
> software, you'll find all the gEDA tools if you search on all packages -
> all you do is select them and hit go, and as if by magic they all get
> installed (under Education for some reason, I suppose they are
> educational!) The Ubuntu install disc is also a live cd so you can give
> Ubuntu a try before committing to install.
>
> I also know Fedora has the gEDA tools in its main repository as well.
>
The last time I tried Linux was RedHat 5.2 and 6.5 :) I do however have
some more recent versions of Ubuntu that I ordered (v 6.06) in case I
got time. I may set me up a Linux box on an older 1.4 Amd I got from
someone when they upgraded. But will probably try some Windows PCB stuff
first at least till after the holidays.
>
> I almost exclusively use 1mm and 0.8mm drills - 0.8mm for through hole
> components, 1mm for jumpers and IDC connectors etc. which have bigger
> pins. Larger sizes are all available in the hardware store in those drill
> bit kits that have the typical common sizes for wood working and metal
> working.
>
> I find the HSS bits actually last quite a long time, I've never felt the
> need for fancy tungsten carbide bits.
>
I had a bunch of carbide drills but broke them all with freehand dremel
work on various items :-) This size info will help if I see a deal on a
quantity. I amy try the hss too as I can resharpen those.
Thanks,
Dave