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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What are the best proprietary/paid apps for linux? (lemdro.id)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by mfat@lemdro.id to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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And why do you use them?

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[–] eugenia@lemmy.ml 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

When it comes to 2D CAD/CAM, then QCad is the best. They have a GPL version, but their commercial version has a lot more features, like importing/exporting most Autocad files, and CAM functionality. For just $40 bucks, it's worth every penny. The only disadvantage it has is that it can't ever have an ARM version, because the plugin they use for Autocad files is licensed, and it only exists for x86 afaik.

[–] dallen@programming.dev 2 points 6 months ago

I’m really hoping for the 3D options. If OpenSCAD isn’t a good fit then I still boot to Windows for CAD :(