Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] CAD packages

[Dan h <machine@epix.net>]

That may be so in the past, but don't try going on line with an illegal copy of Auto
Cad that's newer than Auto CAD 2000.  When on line it will get tagged and rendered
unusable if it's a pirated copy.  Or so we were told in CAD class the other night.

Sorry, but I don't know about any apple programs.

Dan H.

"Sean T. Stevenson" wrote:

> I don't know about software specifically written for the Mac, but I am aware
> of several low-end PC packages that should run fine on a PC emulator such as
> Virtual PC.  I am not a Mac user.
>
> I am not familiar with QuickCAD, but have used a package called TurboCAD that
> seems to do the job.  Also AutoCAD LT but I don't know what that sells for.
>  I have the luxury of working with programs such as Mechanical Desktop 6.0
> and AutoDesk Inventor 5.3 - useful but expensive software.
>
> FYI, I recall a story where AutoDesk was contacted by a student who had obtained
> an illicit copy of their software.  AutoDesk's off the record response was
> that they didn't want to hear about it.  The student was advised to go ahead
> and use it, provided he didn't use it for business purposes.
>
> It seems that the proliferation of unlicensed AutoDesk software is one of the
> primary reasons for their market share, as one would be inclined to purchase
> (in a business setting) software which you are familiar with, and their "don't
> ask, don't tell" policy ensures that resourceful students will always be familiar
> with the AutoDesk product when it comes time to make purchases.
>
> Of course, I can't officially condone software piracy... that would be unethical.
>
> -Sean
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