Re: Linux/EMC

It seems like there is a lot of negative feeling going on over the
Linux/EMC installation thing and I think that most of it is coming from
folks who haven't tried it out. Jon Elson and Matt Shaver inspired me to
install in my shop. They both have had great luck with it and use it every
day- as do I now. I am not a programmer/IT specialist or computer guru in
any way. It just happens that the instructions given by Matt, Jon, and Tim
work! For instance, today I did a fresh install (on a Compaq 4540) of
RedHat 5.2, Rtlinux, and EMC in 1 hour and 15 minutes. How did I do it? I
used the install instructions that Tim gives out on his web site
(http://www.ktmarketing.com/CNC.html).
Why did I go with EMC? It is powerful, runs smooth, and is a lower cost
solution than Ah-ha, Maxnc, Bestsoft, etc... There is also a lot more
potential power with the system. The authors listen to us and implement
new features/fix bugs. The source code is there for the programmers out
there who want to tinker with the system.
I use EMC in my shop to make parts and make money. I have been retrofitting
another mill and will be installing another EMC controller within the next
few weeks. I'm not a Linux nut, I just see a lot more potential with EMC
than the other systems.

Hoyt, I would think that you would have a great time with EMC, since you
are a programmer already.



Thanks,
Dan