Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Whither goest DOS?

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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., CL <datac@l...> wrote:
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> > pfrederick1 wrote:
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> > (snip)
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> > Or, that for people running these legacy applications that from here
> >
> > > on in time will stand still for them?
> >
> > YEP !
> >
> > That is why the CNC offerings in Windows are going to be so fun to
> follow.
> > The DOS ones clearly won't be changed all that much. (tickety tock)
> >
> Yes abandonware is quite a shame. Good thing about having the
> sourcecode to an application is you never have to feel like you've
> been left behind. I've built code that's over 20 years old and it
> has run fine on my current system. Linked to the latest libraries
> running on up to date hardware. Maybe the programs themselves don't
> change but the supporting operating system should move on I feel.
> >
> > > So glad I run Linux ...
> >
> > I hope Linux will get as many "options" as will undoubtedly show up
> in
> > Windows. Until then, I stick focused on the Win(ning?) end of things
> ??
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> If this is what you consider winning I'd sure hate to lose:
> http://www.computereconomics.com/cei/press/pr92101.html
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> These are about the only "options" I'm giving up that I can think of.
> That, and their new subscription model of software distribution.
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> I must confess that I am at a loss as to exactly what you mean when
> you say "options" please elaborate, and enlighten me. As far as I
> know Linux is quite a viable platform for CAD and CAM for a hobbiest
> such as myself. With a limited budget. I like to do it myself anyways.
> That, and I must admit that I prefer the UNIX style environment over
> well, whatever it is that Microsoft is.
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> I suppose that'd be a ripoff of CP/M, VMS, and MAC today for it's
> various components, and interfaces.
> >
> > Chris L
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> But seriously what are the major disadvantages to using Linux with
> CAD and CAM?