Any synergy users ?

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Well, anybody using it? I'm looking for a decent CAM package for home use.

Upsides as I see them;

1) $250 for basic CAM. I have some mastercam training and experience but can't even imagine paying for it.

2) BIG bonus. Runs in linux, however I have XP running in a virtual machine if someone can suggest a better CAM/$

3) Has a lot of features.Great help features.

Downsides;

1) The full package is $1250. Beyond my reach. Maybe not a big issue as most work will be 2D in nature. Or 2 1/2D depending on your definition of that term.

2) Very little info available through google. No user forums afaik.

3) Has a lot of features. The demo expired before I had a chance to try half of them. This software is pretty complex.

Exploring all possibilities at the moment so alternate suggestions welcome.

Edit: Would the powers that be kindly move this to general cam/cad ? I will try to be more careful in the future.

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Well, anybody using it?

I'll take that as a no