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seang
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What will academia do?
(well, you can still request a CD, i guess)
(well, you can still request a CD, i guess)
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the availability of the student version of PSpice, a circuit simulation software, and alternative options for students and educators in academia. Participants explore potential solutions and alternatives for circuit simulation tools.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express concern about the lack of a student version of PSpice and question what academia will do in response.
- One participant mentions an active link for downloading PSpice and suggests that textbooks may still include the software.
- Alternatives to PSpice are proposed, including LTSpice/SwitcherCAD III, which some participants have found satisfactory.
- Another alternative mentioned is gEDA, which is noted for its schematic and layout capabilities, as well as its simulation features.
- A participant humorously suggests trying a torrent version of PSpice, indicating a less formal approach to obtaining the software.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best alternative to PSpice, as multiple options are suggested, and there is no agreement on the implications of the absence of a student version.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention various licensing restrictions and the availability of software through textbooks or departmental resources, but these aspects remain unresolved.