Hi! My name is Álvaro (I'm new to this list). I'm from Spain and I'm studing architecture at the Universidad Polítecnica de Madrid (ETSAM). I'm trying to start in the linux CAD world because i want to use this OS for programming (c++) and other things. Since I need to work a lot with CAD and C++ I can't restart windows for every CAD operation... what I would like to do is to contact with any architect or person that could help me about choosing a good set of graphic tools to start learning and working... I'm thinking about this: CAD: varicad Image & Graphic Design: gimp and any good vector graphics program with good printing options 3d: houdini (or maya? ->I don't know how to get it and i can't pay 6000$) This is for a good working flow of the projects... THANK YOU VERY MUCH... and nice to meet you. -alvaro-castro-castilla- _______________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger Nueva versión: Webcam, voz, y mucho más ¡Gratis! Descárgalo ya desde http://messenger.yahoo.es