Any Recommendations for Circuit Simulation Tools in Linux?

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Users are seeking recommendations for effective GNU/open source circuit simulation tools compatible with Linux, as gEDA did not meet expectations. There is a specific interest in finding an equivalent to Microcap for Linux users, who prefer to avoid Windows. Suggestions from the community include tools available in Fedora repositories such as gnucap, gspice, ngspice, irsim, Ktechlab, and qucs. One user also mentioned the possibility of using WINE as a last resort for running Windows applications. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the need for reliable circuit simulation software in a Linux environment.
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Hi

Does someone have successful experience working with GNU/open source circuit simulation tools in Linux? I tried gEDA, but it did not work well for me.

If you've been successful in using such software, please write back with detailed experiences here. I use Microcap for my undergraduate circuits laboratory, and that's the only reason why I have to stick to Windows (I am a die hard Linux user otherwise). I was hoping to be able to use some equivalent of Microcap in Linux...

(Worst case: I'll use WINE :-p)

TIA.
 
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maverick280857 said:
(Worst case: I'll use WINE :-p)

That would be a good idea, my friend had one of those really small acer laptops which came with linux on it. It also had a free circuit simulator on it. I'll ask him what its called and get back to you.
 
Fedora repos had gnucap, gspice & ngspice , irsim, Ktechlab, qucs --- which is pretty much what know of them.
 
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