09-16-2014, 08:19 PM
Hello,
I installed Linux Lite yesterday and look forward to hopefully transitioning to Linux full time in the near future. This is my very first experience with a Linux OS, and the process is somewhat daunting. One of the main reasons for the transition is that I really like what I see in the Linux community, you guys and gals are amazing. Consequently, I have become disappointed and frustrated with Microsoft and their business practices. It is obviously time for me to make a change and support (YOU) and Linux.
My issue right now is software compatibility. I am a Civil Engineer and have been using Bentley Microstation as my Civil Design software. To my disappointment, I telephoned Bentley and their software is not compatible with Linux. So this will require a new software package to learn, on top of learning Linux. I did find one CAD software company, BricsCAD, that supports Linux, however I can not find a third party Civil Design package that will run on Linux. So.... what to do?
It looks like I will have to continue using XP and Microstation until I can find a Civil Design Package that will run on Linux. It is hard to believe that I am the only engineer facing this issue? Surely other engineer want to utilize and support Linux and ditch Microsoft? Time will tell..
Thank You!
engineer
I installed Linux Lite yesterday and look forward to hopefully transitioning to Linux full time in the near future. This is my very first experience with a Linux OS, and the process is somewhat daunting. One of the main reasons for the transition is that I really like what I see in the Linux community, you guys and gals are amazing. Consequently, I have become disappointed and frustrated with Microsoft and their business practices. It is obviously time for me to make a change and support (YOU) and Linux.
My issue right now is software compatibility. I am a Civil Engineer and have been using Bentley Microstation as my Civil Design software. To my disappointment, I telephoned Bentley and their software is not compatible with Linux. So this will require a new software package to learn, on top of learning Linux. I did find one CAD software company, BricsCAD, that supports Linux, however I can not find a third party Civil Design package that will run on Linux. So.... what to do?
It looks like I will have to continue using XP and Microstation until I can find a Civil Design Package that will run on Linux. It is hard to believe that I am the only engineer facing this issue? Surely other engineer want to utilize and support Linux and ditch Microsoft? Time will tell..
Thank You!
engineer