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Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software

2006-02-14 by soffee83

Thanks for the tip! I'll go grab one to check out.

I've finally gotten fairly proficient with the handful of functions 
that I need from Eagle, but have always been bothered by the limits in 
the low end of the Eagle family. I really wish they had a 100% "non-
profit" version with full functionality which was still within a 
reasonable price range for hobbyists. Last I checked, I think they 
moved up to one which would allow you a 'slightly' larger board, and 
then one for limited commercial use or something. The fifty to one 
hundred dollar range seems good for those who have absolutely no 
intention of making money off it. Seems like even with more students 
and hobbyists cutting their teeth on it, they'd get even more business 
from those who go professional.

Those "freeagle" board sizes can be a PITA, especially if you're doing 
something that really just needs space (like pots or large parts).

-George (sorry to sound like a cheap-ass)

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