Cadence delivers PCB design software to run on Linux

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nTargeted at design teams, who need Windows and Unix alternatives
n One-year PCB Design Studio license for $3,600 
nOne-year license for PCB Design Expert for $25,200. 
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Cadence Design Systems, announced the industry’s first complete front-to-back advanced IC package and printed circuit board (PCB) design flow to run on Linux as part of its version 15.1 IC packaging and PCB design environment release.

Targeted at design teams, who need Windows and Unix alternatives, Linux offers a high-performance, low-cost and open-source operating system (OS). 

The software will support Linux, Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000, HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris platforms. 

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It provides customers with more options as they determine their optimal EDA IT environment. 

The PCB Design Studio, part of the 15.1 release, is a cost-conscious and scaleable design suite targeted to meet the specific price and performance needs of a design team. The PCB Design Expert line will also be available on Linux, providing a cost-effective solution for design teams focused on complex PCB designs.

The new design environment will be available worldwide in Q4, 2003. A one-year license for PCB Design Studio will be available for $3,600 and a one-year license for PCB Design Expert will be available for $25,200.

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