"John Tartar" wrote in message
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1) gEDA appears to be only for Linux & Mac.

People occasionally threaten to do Windows ports and some even begin, but
yeah, it doesn't exact seem to be "well supported" under Windows.

2) I installed PCB artist, but thee's no component libraries, and the
prices for the small runs are about $100 higher than Express PCB

Advanced Circuits will sell you 3 PCBs up to 60 sq. inches on a 2-layer board
for $99 (http://www.4pcb.com/index.php?load=content&page_id=130) ... if you
can de-panelize them yourself, it might be cheaper that way.

3) I'm not doing this for porfit, Ham radio is my hobby not my job, so
anything boards I make I will either give away, or sell at cost.

If you're going to sell them anyway, I can't imagine anyone will protest if
you tack on something extra to begin upgrading your software or hardware. :-)

4) I'm off to try Eagle that Tim receomnded, 80x100mm 2 payer boards are
fine, all my designs are in PCB Expresses miniboard format.

Eagle is good...

---Joel