bstow Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Are there any plans to for Ironcad to be ported to Linux? I have searched through the forum and did not see any recent discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Twining Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 x2 for my vote!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlehnhaeuser Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Just Curious, Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Twining Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Linux is a fantastic networked operating system, with features far superior to what MS has to offer. Most FEA companys, like Ansys, and Algor (which has an IronCAD interface), have linux versions of their software. Linux comes with all sorts of compilers (for free) to write any sort of IC add on/in you want. If you can figure out how to work linux, IronCAD is cake. Linux is on its way to the mainstream...can you immagine the sales guys drooling over "IronCAD is the only mid-range (price wise) CAD package available for your linux computers". ...the power is in the options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IronKevin Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I would imagine if we had a certain X number or pre-orders for a Linux version at Y dollar amount, amazing things would happen. Mike, maybe you could start a web site to rally the Linux masses, maybe www.ironcadforlinux.org. But I should warn you, I've heard more cries for IronCAD on Mac by far. IK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstow Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 For clarification. My reason for the question is I would like to use Linux to replace the MS 2003 servers I have that running terminal services on. Our situation is we have centrally located files that need to be accessed by remote locations across T-1 lines. The time it takes to open assembly files across the WAN can be 40-90 minutes easy. To eliminate that wasted time I have set up servers running Ironcad that the users access remotely. The same files now open in 5 minutes or less. However, the overhead and cost to support the MS servers in a Novell network environment is prohibitive not to mention the video refresh lag (minimal but noticeable) a terminal service window has when rotating graphics. I envision using X services on a clustered Linux server setup to solve or at least improve my issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Twining Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 But I should warn you, I've heard more cries for IronCAD on Mac by far. 15547[/snapback] Mac!!??? Eeeeewwwww.....oh wait, OS X is basically linux, so you can go ahead and combine the votes. Let the coding begin!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Andersson Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 bstow, -Maybe you could use offline folders. -Maybe you could use DesignDataManagers (DDM) RIF (RemoteIntelligentFileservers) servers. http://www.designdatamanager.com/products/RIFS/ddm_rifs.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Bertilsson Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I would be glad if you at least could support standard Windows XP (not only profesional). Then I could make it work even at home. And I think I'm not alone having only standard XP at home. / Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Ludin Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 IC is THE reason why we have never seriously considered moving to Linux in my company. Now if IronCAD for Linux became available, we would seriously reconsider the option. But I would expect to be able to cross-grade for free or for a small fee. Having to buy new licenses would probably not be an option. My guess is that many IC users would think along the same lines. So the money would come from new users which are unlikely to buy the product before it exists. Still, IC would probably be able to increase its marketshare significantly, if a Linux version existed. But the first move would have to come from IronCAD LLC. just my $0.02 Beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IronKevin Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Beat, I can honestly tell you that in the last 5 years I have heard less then 50 people ask about a Linux version. Now I admit that some interested people don't ask but even triple those numbers don't support the cost of R&D, documentation, training, systems, etc. I suspect that is why SolidWorks (even with their rich French parent) have not attempted a Linux version. IK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Twining Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 in the last 5 years I have heard less then 50 people ask about a Linux version. 15562[/snapback] 50 people? How many times did you count me? I feel so alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IronKevin Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Mike, I know you'd be up for 6 copies but like Beat said, current users (on Support) would deserve a free conversion so the 50 I referred to were not customers. The pre-order idea would apply to new customers (like the PS3 pre-order list I'll be on soon ). I could probably query our database for current users wanting Linux and your company might be the largest seat count. Another customer has over 100 seats they'd like to run on Macs. Personally, I'd be happy to support any new platforms, so from a technical point of view, I'm very supportive of the idea. IK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IronKevin Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I would be glad if you at least could support standard Windows XP (not only profesional). Then I could make it work even at home. And I think I'm not alone having only standard XP at home. / Marcus 15551[/snapback] Marcus, IronCAD, and our closest competitors, do not support Windows XP Home Edition, there are many technical reasons for this. IK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlehnhaeuser Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Maybe you can get David Letterman as your first Linux IronCAD client See attached. Tom Letterman_1__1_.Gates.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IronKevin Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Good point, a former IronCAD programmer was on Dave's show a while ago doing one of those "stupid human tricks". I think it's all coming together IK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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