Re: CAD/CAM on Linux

> Would Weber Systems be kind enough to tell us what price the various
> options cost? I was afraid this was a very expensive package, but

some web

> surfing seems to indicate it is in the same range as Bobcad,

Vector, etc.

>
> Thanks,
>
> Jon

CAD is free (2D Design, Drafting, 2D Variational Design Module)
CAM = $1,250.00
CAM includes:
Generic Post Processors
Automated Manufacturing Output
Tool and material Libraries
Up to 2 Customized Post Processors (Limit: 8 hours
customization time)

Solid Modeling = $1,250.00
Annual Support (telephone and e-mail support and software updates) =
$1,250.00
Training at Weber Systems' Tech center (three days) = $600.00
On-Site Training (three days) = $ 2,250.00 plus expenses
System or Post Processor Customization = $600.00 per day

Synergy is currently being tested with the following distributions:

Red Hat 9.0
Mandrake 9.1
Slackware 9.0

Synergy is available via download from ftp.webersys.com.
Alternately, you may request a CD from our web site.
http://www.webersys.com/addressform.htm
Please note on your request that you wish to receive the Linux
version.

On ftp.webersys.com you will find the full archive which is
approximately 40 Mb (140 Mb uncompressed) and resides in the file:

synergy.tar.gz

The install instructions reside in the same directory in:

README.linux

The following commands demonstrate how Linux users might download,
extract and run Synergy:

wget ftp://ftp.webersys.com/pub/synergy.tar.gz
gunzip synergy.tar.gz
tar xf synergy.tar
mv weber /usr

Execute the following to start Synergy:

/usr/weber/bin/synergy

You will then be asked for an access code. Please send the Id Number
from the information box and the version number needed from the
question
line in the upper left portion of the application to
support@....
You can also call us at 1 262-782-0181. We will then send you an
access
code to run for 30 days. This is done so that you can run a FULL
seat of
software free of charge. After 30 days. Call back in and we will
give
you a lifetime access code for your free CAD seat.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.

Please send all inquiries, questions or concerns to
linux@....
We welcome any and ALL comments. Thank you.