Linux?

[CADken]

Anyone use AutoCAD with Linux? are there any features to add to Linux to run AutoCAD? someone mentioned WINE, but I'd be interested in hearing from someone that actually is running Linux and CAD.

[zars]

I got Ubuntu on my Laptop, though I haven't tried running ACAD, well I remember I tried once with Wine but it didn't work, I'll give it a go tomorrow.

[f700es]

Remember class, Linux is only free if your time is worthless! ;)

[zars]

Well, sorry to disagree but Linux has evolved and now you can do a lot of things better, faster and easier with it.

A lot of people have wondered how much time would they need to change to Linux from WinXp, this report shows the results, take a look at it if you're interested Linux usability (http://www.linux-usability.de/download/linux_usability_report_en.pdf)

[f700es]

Sorry Zars, if you find a use for it and it helps, then great. ;)
For me it offers me nothing. Here's how I look at it. I can't run AutoCAD at the speed I want to. Sorry but WINE sucks. I can't run SketchUp at full speed either. Nor can I use Illustrator. I have used Inkscape from day one and it is still not up to a pro level. Sure there are many talented people out there making great images in it. I am also not thrilled with the GIMP. It works and works well but it is not a PS replacement. I have read hundreds of articles of how Linux will be the new "messiah" to the computer world. I just haven't seen it yet. I have personally set with people on their 1st look at Linux and these are the everyday office users where the price will make a difference but just about everyone has had issues with the UI and they hated OpenOffice. The one crutch with Linux is the cost of having to retrain users (no matter what this study finds). I have learned that any report or study can be "skewed" to show any result you need. Linux is great from a sever standpoint for about 80% of needs. Sometimes you just need a Win sever and there is just no way around it. I have also enjoyed the open source resources that have stemmed from the birth of Linux and it's user base. Good examples are the above mentioned Gimp, Inkscape as well as povray, blender and other good tools. While these tools may be good I do not use them in my day to day routines as they simply cannot do what I want. Not trying to dispute you just my point of view on linux. In fact I download the latest OpesSuse 11 last night. once again I'll give it a spin but I doubt I keep it around :(
Cheers :)

Sean

[CADken]

well, the computer I'm running linux on is an otherwise junk computer and I was wondering if i'd be worth running a "student version" of 2006 on it... other wise it's just for my wife to surf the interwebs and such :D

buy the way, i think ubuntu is very hyped up, I like it tho.

[f700es]

well, the computer I'm running linux on is an otherwise junk computer and I was wondering if i'd be worth running a "student version" of 2006 on it... other wise it's just for my wife to surf the interwebs and such :D

buy the way, i think ubuntu is very hyped up, I like it tho.

You will get slower performance running AutoCAD through WINE (if it works at all) than you would just running Win2K at full performance of the machine.
Good luck ;)

[zars]

Yep, don't think it's a good idea, but it's up to you. You right with your comments Sean, but still it's worth to try.

[f700es]

Yep, don't think it's a good idea, but it's up to you. You right with your comments Sean, but still it's worth to try.

I wasn't trying to throw you down on Linux. I just am not sold on it...yet ;) There is obviously a lot of people that like it and it works for them.
Good discussion though :)

[ReMark]

I got Ubuntu (Fiesty Fawn) loaded on a separate hard drive that I play around with but haven't done anything of a serious nature. I guess it is the "geek" in me wanting to see what all the fuss was about. I understand there is an even newer version just released that is getting great reviews from inside and outside the Linux community.

[Noahma]

I have a little experience with Linux. Linux is really not that user friendly for the average computer user. The analogy my dad uses (computer programer that knows multiple OS's inside and out including several different forms of linux) uses. Windows attempts to help out out in fixing a problem (through help files and notices) Mac is about the same, and linux is a do it on your own type of thing, very little help.

If you can get it to work good more power to you.

[zars]

I got Ubuntu (Fiesty Fawn) loaded on a separate hard drive that I play around with but haven't done anything of a serious nature. I guess it is the "geek" in me wanting to see what all the fuss was about. I understand there is an even newer version just released that is getting great reviews from inside and outside the Linux community.

Yep, you missed Gutsy Gibbon and now they released Hardy Heron.

Well for the last post I can tell, this version is friendly, for a user like me that had never used Linux before it was not that hard to set it up in my laptop together with Win XP.

I had some troubles with my wireless card but it wasn't hard to make it work, so if you're interested you should try it and see if it works for you.

Back to topic, haven't had time to check how fast ACAD runs (if it runs at all). I promise I'll check it today.

[ReMark]

Zars, I would be interested in hearing about any Linux/AutoCAD experiences you have. Please keep us posted. Thanks.

[zars]

Sorry, I was kind of busy, well today I finally got some time to check on it. I couldn't make it work with Wine. I heard there's other program that basically do the same.

But I decided to find out why it didn't run, and found out that ACAD 2k7 need .Net framework 2 which is not supported by Wine yet. So no good news if you want to install newer versions.

[CADken]

well, just an FYI I came within ownership of a Dell GX260, it was missing a HD, Processor and Memory, otherwise in good shape...

I had laying around a 40gb Hard Drive, well I have 6 of them, and I have 4 Memory cards, 2 256mb and 2 156mb... and I have 3 lonely Pentium 4 processors...

So I slapped in the Processor, (2) 256mb Memory Cards, and a 40gb HD and now I have a decent computer setup running Ubuntu (Linux)...

I'm currently working on the network bugs with it, and the computer doesn't like starting up properly sometimes (darn BOIS password)...

Anyway, is there any Free Linux Drafting programs? Curious.

[f700es]

FYI - any windows restore CD from a Dell will work in any Dell. As long as the motherboard is the factory one it will work. No serial number or authorization needed. I have yet to see one not work. ;)