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mikejf1975 
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Joined: 14.Jun.2011
Location: United Kingdom
Using: Autocad 2009
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 Topic: Autocad Software
Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 12:58 |
Hi,
I use AutoCAD LT 2009 at work but I'm interested in having my own copy for home.
The latest 2012 version is over Ĺ1000. I can make do with 2009 or 2010 or even 2011.
Does anyone know any companies selling older versions cheaper than the latest version.
I can buy old versions on Ebay but I'm never sure if they are legitimate, plus I want it to be un-registered with Autodesk so I can be the registered owner.
Many Thanks
Mike
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Vladimir Michl
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Location: Czech Republic
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Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:06 |
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Unfortunately there are no older/cheaper versions of AutoCAD sold legitimately. Usually it is possible to buy a "current but one" version but it costs the same.
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John Connor
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Joined: 01.Feb.2011
Location: United States
Using: AutoCAD 2018
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Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:13 |
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Are you a student by any chance? They qualify for free software from AutoDesk.
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>
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mikejf1975
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Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:49 |
No not a student.
So what happens to all the un-sold previous versions?
Mike
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John Connor
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Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:52 |
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They are destroyed. It is against AutoDesk's policy for an authorized reseller to sell old software after a new release is issued although I think there is a "small" window (30 days) where it is still permissible.
It could look into buying one of the AutoCAD clones like ZwCad. Much cheaper.
Edited by John Connor - 14.Jun.2011 at 13:52
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>
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mikejf1975
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Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 14:04 |
Thanks for the replys.
Think I'll be saving up for a while then.
Mike
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John Connor
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Posted: 18.Jun.2011 at 12:51 |
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Have you given any consideration to my suggestion re: AutoCAD clone? The software pricing on many of these is probably a third of what AutoDesk charges and the software itself is remarkably similar to AC such that you would hardly skip a beat in making the transition.
Edited by John Connor - 18.Jun.2011 at 13:05
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>>
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dabrovsky
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Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: 21.Jun.2011 at 17:28 |
email me if still interested
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