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.

  • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    It may be worthwhile to switch to windows or buy another computer if you can afford it. There’s a super cheap and decent mac option for students if you can scrounge up $500. If your present computer can handle the workload you could even put windows on it for school and use a $100 old laptop to run linux for your personal stuff.

      • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
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        4 months ago

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

        Might be worth it to go ahead and switch back to windows now before you are in a position where you need to do so quickly in order to complete some task or assignment.

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

              • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
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                4 months 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.