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Subject: Re: [geda-user] PCB and gschem libraries
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On Apr 2, 2015, at 11:55 AM, gedau AT igor2 DOT repo DOT hu wrote:

> - make the purpose of the entry level lib clear: it's to assist the user in learning the tools during his first few designs; nothing more, nothing less

Even more important is to encourage users to use these as a starting point for edits to create the symbols they actually need.

> - provide easy ways for the users to browse and download symbols/footprints from whatever source(s)

Useful, but the needs are so vastly greater than the sources could ever cover that there, too, you’re generally just looking for something that can save you starting from scratch. You’re still going to need to edit it in most cases.

John Doty              Noqsi Aerospace, Ltd.
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