Schematic capture/PCB autorouting

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From: David Newton
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 1991 21:44

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   I am desperately seeking cheap, yet pretty good (90% completion min.)
PCB autorouting software, preferably with an integrated capture front-end.
If anybody has any used software of this variety, or doesn't mind pirating,
or likes a particular package, or works for someone who likes giving free
things to weird people, send me e-mail.

   Specifics:
   Board size 16"x16" minimum, would prefer the so-called "gridless" variety of autorouting, algorithm not important, would like to be able to set costs of things such as vias etc., would prefer 4-layer minimum, could
probably live with 2 if the price was way cheap.
   Definately would prefer integrated front-end schematic capture package.  Would enjoy a SMT/PLCC/LCC library.
   Something like Tango would be nice, but I don't really have the $1500 for the package I would buy.  If someone else has this and doesn't want it anymore, make me an offer.  Er, let me make you an offer rather.
   Platform isn't _real_ important at this point.  I could live with AT, Mac, Atari ST, Sun w/ Xwindows, RS6000 w/ Xwindows, Apollo dn4000 w/ big monochrome monitor (this isn't real preferred because it's slow and far away from me, but I'd live with it.  I'm desperate.)...

   respond via e-mail, I don't read news much anymore.

   anyone who helps me out with getting ahold of something will have my undying gratitude and a loaf of my fresh-baked bread or anything else they want.  Help!  help!


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Subject: Schematic capture/PCB autorouting
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