If x-cad.net is really Alibre, their product appears to compare very
favorably with SolidWorks, even better in some respects.  It would
certainly create some marketing buzz around their product if the
giveaway turns out to be from them.  But they do have seem to have a
good product, and I have had no trouble adapting to it being a
SolidWorks user.

Regards,
Bob

On 7/18/05, Peter van Hoof <peter@whacky-scientist.com> wrote:
> If you look at this link http://www.cadwire.net/commentary/?40521 there is an
> article from Randal Newton who spoke with the ceo of the company involved.
> 
> Headers from the confirmation email some people received had Message-ID:
> <258c01c5711b$67d364d0$140d000a@AlibreHost.alibre.com> in it
> Alibre is a reputable cad company.
> 
> Take it for what it's worth
> 
> Peter van Hoof
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Josh" <joshuajordan@adelphia.net>
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 6:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [OT:] X-cad
> 
> 
> > Peter van Hoof wrote:
> >
> >> Did anyone mention the X-Cad 3d cad giveaway on http://x-cad.net ?
> >>
> >> They give away a 3d cad package IF 100.000 PEOPLE SIGN UP BEFORE AUGUST 1
> >> Right now the count is at 89550 with almost two weeks to go it should be
> >> possible to reach the goal
> >>
> >> Peter
> >>
> >>
> > Is this legit?  I think it could be an elaborate scheme to harvest email
> > addresses.
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