i know we have a few cad venders subscribed to the list. any chance that you will be making a show? anyone else in the SD,CA area? http://www.desktoplinux.com/summit/ The Desktop Linux Summit San Diego, CA -- Feb 20-21, 2003 The First Conference devoted to Linux on the Desktop The Desktop Linux Summit is the inaugural multi-vendor event that was developed to serve the informational needs of those exploring a switch to Linux on the desktop - for corporate and home users. This group includes IT and business executives/managers, academic leaders, open source community members and home users. This conference is geared to decision makers who are currently evaluating Linux for use in their home, schools and businesses. Attendees of the Desktop Linux Summit will: Learn how and why Linux is emerging on the desktop -- and finding its way into corporate settings worldwide See demonstrations of Linux-based technologies, applications, and services Learn how Linux can reduce operating costs, increase security and can work with your open standards and existing systems Discover how to make Linux work for your organization ===== phrostie Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of DOS and danced the skies on Linux silvered wings. http://pfrostie.freeservers.com/cad-tastrafy/ //www.freelists.org/webpage/cad-linux __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com