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Forum Name: AutoCAD
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Topic: Autocad Software
Posted By: mikejf1975
Subject: Autocad Software
Date 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 Ł1000.  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


Replies:
Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:06
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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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:13
Are you a student by any chance?  They qualify for free software from AutoDesk.

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Posted By: mikejf1975
Date Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:49
No not a student.
 
So what happens to all the un-sold previous versions?
 
Mike

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 13:52
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.


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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>>

Posted By: mikejf1975
Date Posted: 14.Jun.2011 at 14:04
Thanks for the replys.
 
Think I'll be saving up for a while then.
 
Mike

Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 18.Jun.2011 at 12:51
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.

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Posted By: dabrovsky
Date Posted: 21.Jun.2011 at 17:28

email me if still interested


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