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hunter

(40,824 posts)

17. I'll use Microsoft or Apple products if someone is paying me.

Reply to PSPS (Reply #1)

Sat May 9, 2026, 03:32 AM

6 hrs ago

Otherwise I use Linux. The last version of Windows I used on my personal machines was 98SE.

Obviously, if I used AutoCAD I'd build a Windows machine for that.

One nice thing about Linux is that I can install it on as many machines as I like without any registration hassles.

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I Didn't Go Back to Windows After 6 Months on Linux Mint 22... Here's Why [View all] QueerDuck Apr 28 OP

Wake me when AutoCAD will run on it. PSPS Apr 28 #1

Install LibreCAD ( An Open Source CAD Tool ) In Linux Mint (Ubuntu) Goonch Apr 28 #3

LibreCAD is more of a hobby program, certainly nothing like AutoCAD PSPS Apr 28 #10

BricsCAD Goonch Apr 28 #11

Way too cumbersome especially when working with peers on projects PSPS Apr 28 #15

You're wrong and right. LPBBEAR Wednesday #16

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I'll use Microsoft or Apple products if someone is paying me. hunter 6 hrs ago #17

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