What free tools are out there for the Windows platform?  I'm interested in
schematic capture, PCB design (with net list generation and gerbers), and
visual simulation (virtual DMMs or scopes, etc.).

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[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Mikey Sklar
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [EE]: schematic/PCB/autoroute packages


On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, Bob Blick wrote:
> The state of EDA is fairly depressing. Perhaps I'll just continue using
> old tools until Protel or Eagle catches up (or something open source comes
> along, ha!)

As a beginner/hobbiest I must say that I'm thrilled not to have to pay
anything and get a usable tool suite.

I find the gEDA tools (gschem primarily in my case) and PCB worked very
well for me on Linux or OS/X. Its wonderful to not have to compromise
my OS preferences for another platform which I would prefer not to work
on. I realize a **great deal of functionality** might be missing from
these tools, but for me - I can work with them. I have source to see how
the tools work. Mailing lists to get direct support from other users,
and developers.

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