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  Re: Hey everybody: A few things...
 
(...) Since you brought it up, do you mind if I ask a few questions? I'm curious about which CAD programs you've tried on your 486. MLCAD and LeoCad support the mouse. Are they too slow on the 486, or is the problem a lack or screen space or colors? (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Hey everybody: A few things...
 
(...) Yes to all the above. I tried LEdit, was too slow, and the redraw rate [on my machine] is enough to induce a seizure. Also, I use a 28.8 modem, so I'm very hesitant about downloading another program that prolly won't work after the LEdit (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad)
 
  RE: Hey everybody: A few things...
 
(...) Any program is going to be slow on a 486. You need a new computer :) YOu can probably get something better than the 486 for little more than $100. Or go search for a Pentium 1 in someone's trash....Don't take this the wrong way--I used a 486 (...) (23 years ago, 24-Aug-01, to lugnet.cad)

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