> Linux can not do AutoCad, which is the main reason I own a computer. Linux
> also can not run a special program that I have to run which pre-programs a
> manufacturing robot. That software demands NT to function.
>
> The robot itself runs on its own OEM written O/S. The off line software
> requires the NT/2000 NTFS set up to run. AS the thing is built in Holland,
> and the software was written in Dutch with English translations, its not
> likely to change anytime soon.
>
> I'd like to be able to run Linux. Anything would be better than what I'm
> using now because I need to run certain programs; including a clay tablet
> and stylus.
> JohnS.
John,
I am guessing but perhaps AutoCad will run on Linux through the Win4Lin
or VMWare apps? They are designed to allow most MS apps to run on Linux.
I took the liberty of copying this to the local Seacoast Linux User's
Group
discussion list where there are some serious Linux gurus far more competent
to address this than am I!
Doc
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