Re: advice on selecting new PCB design package

EasyPC is just the low-end hobbyist version of Pulsonix, isn't it?
Didn't Pulsonix grow out of EasyPC or something like that, Leon? I've
heard stories that it did. Maybe you can give us whole history?

I'd recommend Eagle over EasyPC because:

1. It's has a free version that is quite usable, see limitations below.
2. Large, active global user base to provide support.
3. There are significant 3rd party tools.
4. It has very few bugs, not something most EDA packages can brag
about.

Many hobbyist share their Project designs on the net in Eagle format.
Yes, EasyPC is easier to use but Eagle is *free*.

From the cadsoft website:

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The following limitations apply to the EAGLE Light Edition in general:

* The useable board area is limited to 100 x 80 mm (4 x 3.2
inches).
* Only two signal layers can be used (Top and Bottom).
* The schematic editor can only create one ***.

Apart from these three limitiations the EAGLE Light Edition can do
anything the Professional Edition can do. You can even load, view and
print drawings that exceed these limits!
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A 4" x 3.2" board with no pin, net, or component limit and two signal
layers. What more does a newbie need?

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