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Dave McGuire (mcguire AT neurotica DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com] writes:
> 
>    But even if I'd gotten KiCAD running, I'd still have the huge of 
> investment of time and effort I've put into gEDA+PCB, plus the learning 
> curve of a new software package, plus the un-learning of all the 
> keystrokes etc that have become automatic for me over a decade and a 
> half.  I'm a busy person; that's a show-stopper for me.
>

I agree, Dave. I too have a huge investement in resources and time in
gEDA+PCB, and backward compatability is a very significant issue for
me.

    John

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