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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] free standard PCB software

From: Xtian Xultz <xultz@...>
Date: 2003-10-14

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 08:57:03 -0700
Ted Huntington <thunting@...> wrote:

> thanks Leon, very interesting to read. Pulsonix does not offer a free
> <300 pin version, Cadstar looks like a good possibility with a free 300
> pin version. That is interesting that Orcad uses a Digikey Access
> (.mdb) database of 66,826 parts. There looks to be an Orcad demo, but I
> am not sure what the specs are.
>
> So what software do the rest of you all use? I think the best idea for
> me, is to try the free and demo software until I know how to draw
> schematics, layout pcbs, make and view gerber files...etc.
>
> Ted

I am using gEDA and PCB under Linux, with very good results. I have some pictures
of boards I made (scanned images) at
http://gpiclib.sf.net/board1.jpg
http://gpiclib.sf.net/board2.jpg
http://gpiclib.sf.net/board3.jpg
http://gpiclib.sf.net/board4.jpg