AutoCAD barely works on Windows. I don’t have any recommendations other than a VM. In a VM everything is sandboxed, unless you go out of your way to expose real hardware to it. Give it a shot. Don’t use an unofficial lightweight version of windows, AutoCAD uses niche features that might have been removed. You don’t need a license
What should I start with? I just watched the trial and decided I needed to read some
I wonder if I’ll make it through Don Quixote and Count of Monte Cristo in 2026. I’m starting light with brave new world, catcher in the rye, and then Kafka.
Like how the Australians say No
I think I want this on a hoodie or something
Our displays are able to show even more detail now. Let’s remove all the details from everything.
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My napkin math is similar, although I do wonder about transcoding machines where the old one is using CPU vs newer solutions in the GPU.
There are little devices that take the “headphone” cable and transmit a tiny FM radio station just for your car.
I dunno, my 386 isn’t supported anymore
Windows accessing my other Windows installation’s files corrupted my filesystem, how does that factor in?
Life safety systems, fire protection, most controls, really
I don’t agree that dragging keeping wires is sane behavior. There may be preferences to modify. I like the hotkeys because it’s much faster than context menus. I’m also the type to use AutoCAD commands for everything instead of the ribbon.
The biggest issue years ago was selecting footprints after schematic design before board layout. Now you can choose from a drop-down as you draw your schematic.
I think there’s a different hotkey for that, maybe G. M doesn’t bring your wires. I don’t use click-dragging, so I’m not sure. It’s also been about two months since I’ve worked in KiCAD
I’ve been using it as my only EDA the last three years or so, and I can tell you it is much better than it was eleven-ish years go, and each major version has been better than the last. I have some plugins that have been broken for a couple major versions if I recall, which kind of sucks. Some functions still aren’t offered - thus the plugins. I make extensive use of the 3D models, and often export to FreeCAD for enclosure design. FreeCAD’s UX is worse than KiCAD’s UX.
Have you considered putting your children in one of the storage freezers? /s
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Now that it’s spring, your toes can be out in style instead of inside of your Arch BTW socks