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[Shawn L Johnston]

Condon Thomas A KPWA wrote:
> I beg to differ.  The latest issue of AIArchitect (American Institute of
> Architects magazine) has recommended that anyone performing extensive
> calculations (read: CAD-CAM software - what architects use computers for)
> switch to Linux.  Businesses are learning!
> 

Because all sorts of CAD software like AutoCAD runs on Linux.... Or not. 
Well at least Pro Engineer does. Sarcasim aside what sorts of mainstream 
CAD software runs on Linux now?

Look at GIS as well. About the only commercial GIS software available 
for Linux is TNT Mips, which is a great product but definitely not the 
industry standard. ESRI Products like Arc View, Arc Info, and Arc GIS 
which comprise the bulk of GIS products are primarily Windows products 
these days. No Linux. You can purchase a clipped version of Arc View for 
a few Unix systems and Arc Info is still supported on a few as well. Map 
Info doesn't run on Linux or Unix. AutoMap doesn't run on non windows 
platforms either.


Cheers,

Shawn