Linux CNC

Frances IoM,

Completely agree with your comments, having been through that mill myself when Microsft stopped supporting XP.

One thing I will say though is that there is a lot of support available on forums, but don't make the mistake I did of mentioning WINE on some of them - you will immediately experience the wrath of certain "Linux Fanboys" who object strenuously to anyone mixing Windows or DOS programs with their beloved Linux, even though the very fact that WINE exists demonstrates that there is a demand for it.

Otherwise, make the switch, use WINE for those "can't do without" programs, even use DOSEmu or DOSBOX to run certain DOS programs, you will never regret it.

Just for the record, I use WINE to run DesignCAD 3D Max 17.2, and DOSEmu to run Masterfile Professional, and old but nevertheless very good DOS based database program.

Regards,

Peter G. Shaw

I have followed this fascinating topic with interest even though I do not have a present use for Linux but I'm interested in getting into CNC at some stage hence the interest.

I've just realised that I have an unused Lenovo PC that was running Windows so I could put Linux on that to investigate. I'm assuming that I can just follow the advice given on here ( and then ask questions on here if/when it goes pear shaped.

Brian

That is an awesome count for printer port reading. The emco compact 5 pc's have 100 holes + index and they work great over the printer port.