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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Software Recommendations

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-04-28

On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:58:59 -0700, Michael Johnston
<mike_johnston@...> wrote:

> Thanks,
> But, for $6,000 OrCAD would need to create my schematics and boards
> layouts
> for me (without my interaction), order the boards, walk my dogs (and
> scoop)
> and fix my breakfast in the mornings!
>
> On a more serious note, though, does OrCAD offer a student discount? I
> wasn't able to find any information about it on their web site or on any
> other sites that handle student discounts for software makers.
>
> Mike

They have offered one with the 9.1 version.
It seems they no longer offer student licenses, this is also the reason why
i won't get a new version. I'm stuck with 9.1 (or 9.2 with all the updates
i think)
and that's it. there are no bugs known to me so i basically can use it as
long as i want
(i think the license says i shouldn't use it any more when i am no longer
a student and
i am not allowed to use it for commercial purposes - so in not too long a
time that will be a problem).
Also the operating systems change, and i definitely can't use it forever.


I'm looking for another software too, didn't like eagle too much.

Orcad 9.2 is really good, and it is hard to reach this level for a cheap
software.
So i am reluctant to change.

ST