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    Default Linux PCB design software? And/or DXF import?

    Anyone know of some good PCB design software that works on Linux? Even better, anyone know of any with DXF (AutoCAD) import? I'm guessing the second is a bit of a long shot, but figured I'd throw it out there.
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    Default Re: Linux PCB design software? And/or DXF import?

    eagle works on linux.

    cadence allegro works on linux, but it's expensive and it'll make you want to lobotomize yourself trying to figure out how it works.

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    Default Re: Linux PCB design software? And/or DXF import?

    Look up KiCAD
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    Default Re: Linux PCB design software? And/or DXF import?

    You could WINE your favorite windows program for it
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    Default Re: Linux PCB design software? And/or DXF import?

    Doesn't always work, especially given the implementations of graphics drivers within WINE.

    A native program is best, and I think I heard Eagle works as well.
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    Default Re: Linux PCB design software? And/or DXF import?

    Also I don't have a preferred Windows program.

    I'm trying out Eagle and so far it seem to be working well. I just want to work through some tutorials, figure out wtf I'm doing, before I start on the real project.
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