We use the windows version of Protel and are very happy with it.
However, any capable schematic, pcb, and router software is very
large and complex.  You should evaluate all packages of interest to
you.
The DOS version of Protel mentioned on this list has not been under
development by Protel for several years and I believe is freeware
available at www.protel.com.
James

At 09:35 PM 7/18/97 -0700, you wrote:
>I'm interested in buying PCB and Schematic Capture software for work.  The
>two I've heard about but not sure if they are any good is Protel and Orcad
>(Win95).  Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with either or something
>else?  I'd appreciate any comments to help me decide.  I have about $6K to
>spend.
>
>Happy trails,
>Ron
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