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RE: OS driven by Software requirements
CAD/CAM has actually been a sticking point for many people that would like to try it out, and has been the focus of much development over the past few years - so your point is very valid. If I lived in CAD, I would still be running MS at home so I could bring work home with me when needed. Depending on your needs, there are programs that import export common CAD files to Linux programs, but I don't know much about Solidworks or Surfcam, they may have very proprietary formats.
As for a stripped down version of Windows, they do sell it - Windows CE. Your cell phone might run it. :-) As for one you can install on PC architecture, I wouldn't hold my breath.
I also agree with you about my computer being a tool. To be frank, I really don't care that much about free-as-in-speech software. I prefer the free-as-in-beer aspect to it much more.
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