In my CAD class, the instructor requires explicitly AutoCAD because “that’s the industry standard.” As we know, AutoDork are a bunch pricks who refuses to get up from Microslop’s lap, so I am in a tight spot rn.

Should I use a VM to run or would ACAD Web do the trick? Honestly, I can even try to push my luck with another CAD program that supports .dwg files.

  • asdasd201@lemmygrad.mlOPEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Those are inflated American prices. Whatever I said is probably much cheaper where you’re at.

    I just checked it, and the cheapest option we have is around 40k, jfml. The reason for the expensiveness is the stores inflate the prices, and the taxes double the already ridiculous prices.

    Look at the massgrave instructions for 21h2 iot ltsc, it’ll make your life easier.

    Good to know! I might even try to dualboot using their ISOs instead.

        • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
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          3 hours ago

          Idk how bad shipping/vat/crossing the eurozone border is but Cheap laptops that will get the job done with linux: dell/hp/lenovo business class models (precision/lattitude, whatever hp calls their stuff, t/p/x series respectively) with 3rd/4th gen Intel processors are still viable in 2026.

          Hell I was doing cad work on a 3rd gen intel laptop from 15 years ago last year (small models only, of course!)

          Hope you find one that suits your needs.