Robi, I used to use Cadence on Unix for many years. 10 years later I still say the older versions of Unix are better than all the crap out today, period. These overinflated operating systems of today, from my viewpoint, are about money and not service for the customers. Having had the benefit of using and network administering Unix I am biased. However, the fact remains it is better as a networking OS and Linux appears to offer many solutions to this MS XP rubbish.
I also have to say at this point that I think Protel to date has been good value for money. I couldn't find anything out there to offer the same for the price. It just takes time to learn how to get the most out of it. After Cadence I had to learn many more manual techniques again. I too would support Linux in a flash, if it was a viable option, and would love to see Protel run on it. I think the Problem from the company I work for's point of view though, would be different. I still have to have access to the network and tools. However, I am certain there are solutions here also. Our medium sized company is going through the loops to try and manage licensing at the moment. It nothing short of an expensive and logistical nightmare. As for the Protel Access database system, as I've said before, get rid of that old crap and go straight to a real database such as an SQL system. Ahhhhh....but good luck in your quest. I fear this is extremely optimistic of you :) But you never know if you don't ask I guess. At 07:29 PM 21/11/2001 +1000, you wrote: >Talking about Operating Systems !!!!! > >To my knowledge - >Linux is a much-much faster and a lot-lot more stable Operating System as >any of Microsofts Op's will ever be. > >Simply said - it's a much better Platform. > >Talking to Protel about a year ago, why "Protel-Tools" aren't available >to operate under Linux-Operation System. >The answer I was give - " We don't have that many customers requesting it >- should more customer asking for this, we may consider it". > >Well well well - >Maybe the time has come to ask Altium to get "Protel running under Linux". > >I specifically posted this mail, to this forum, to attract not only your >but also Altiums, Protels attention and thoughts. > >Robi Regards, Colin Weber * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
