mach2 and linux

At 12:24 PM 1/28/2005, you wrote:

> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:22:05 -0500
> From: Ron Ginger <ronginger@...>
>Subject: Re: Minimum reasonable computer speed?
>
>I use an old 333mhz pc with 196mb running Win2000 and Mach2 on my Prazi
>mill. It runs fast enough for than machine. I Use a 750mhz on my CNC
>router, and that is limited to about 65 in/min rapids, but it has servos
>and ratios that take 32,000 pulses per inch. It does run reliabily with
>Mach set for the 35K pulse rate.
>
>I sure wish Mach ran under Linux, and that I had a good CAD and CAM
>suite, Id love to not have any microsoft product in the house. In
>particular, note the new Microsoft policy to take effect in the next few
>months that will require proof of orign to get service updates. See
>http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050126/D87RIG600.html for details.
>
>ron ginger

I think I saw on the crossoffice site (www.codeweavers.com) that if enough
people showed interest, they would consider doing the work. I doubt Art is
interested doing the porting (again, they offer the tools), but possibly if
enough interest was shown? I understand that with this software, it is not
run in a windows emulator, but as native code. Please note, I am NOT a
programer, so if I get some of the terminology/facts wrong, I'll appreciate
correcting, but no need to be nasty... :)

Yes, I know about the site as I am seriously considering moving to
Linux. I'm going to try the install on my new machine today and see how I
like it.

Rod




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