Homebrew PCBs

>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