Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Can I make a XYZ CNC?

On Sun, 2005-02-27 at 18:40 +0000, Paul wrote:

> For simple 2D CAD/CAM, Qcad. For 3D CAD/CAM, Synergy, Pro-E, gCAD3D. Others in
> development include sagcad.

Its good to hear that commercial development is picking up with respect
to Linux. I don't follow commercial software so this is good news.

> Current kernel in the BDI-4 build is 2.6.9 - Waiting for some more testing to
> be done on the adeos patch, then 2.6.10 will be the next one to use.

This is great to here as the last time I checked EMC wasn't on the 2.6.x
kernel. I just managed to down load the last BDI image this weekend
(over a modem). Hoping that it is good and ready to install, though
I'm tempted to install the hardware on top of FC3.

>
> Don't forget, With major corporations like IBM and HP pumping billions of $ in
> to linux, coupled with 35 years of Unix development, the range of
> applications available is vast. Want to do some 3D animation, look at the kit
> Pixar uses for some of their blockbusters. Henderson (remember the Muppets)
> uses RTLinux for much of their animatronics - Need I go on ?
>
> BTW. If you need the full BDI disk set (built from Debian Sarge), it currently
> stands at 15 CDs.

NO thanks downloading one image is enough. Fortunately I can find FC
images in the monthly magazines.

>
> Regards, Paul.
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