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Re: Opinions on PCB design software.

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From: Leon Heller
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:43
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"R.Lewis" <h.lewis@connect-2.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Leon Heller <leon_heller@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > "John Hennessy" <john@hennessy.net.au> wrote in message
> > news:3E75DC0F.60702@hennessy.net.au...
> > > Hi, undoubtedly this has been covered before I joined this group but
> > > here goes...
> > >
> > > I'm looking for first hand impressions of PCB design software in an
> > > attempt to settle on something decent. I have been using Eagle for a
> > > while but recently found Easy-PCB. Easy-PCB appears to be a more
> > > polished product with a comfortable interface. Due to infrequent use
I'm
> > > definitely not up for thousands of dollars worth of application.
> > >
> > > If you have opinions be it good or bad on Shematic/PCB software for
> > > Windows then I would appreciate your assistance in arriving at a well
> > > informed decision.
> > >
> >
> > Easy-PC is very good and excellent value for money - I used it for
years.
> It
> > is *much* easier to use than Eagle.
> >
> > I now use Pulsonix, which is a full professional system (with a price to
> > match) from the same company. I was very impressed with the latest
version
> > of Easy-PC when I was given a copy to try out.
>
> Are Easy-PC and Pulsonix from the same company?

Both Number One Systems (Easy-PC) and Pulsonix are owned by WestDev Ltd.
When Number One went into receivership, it was bought by WestDev. WestDev
was set up by some ex-Zuken Redac people primarily to develop Pulsonix, but
they have continued development of Easy-PC.

Leon
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From: "Leon Heller" <leon_heller@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Opinions on PCB design software.
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