Q: Not the original floppy
I'm applying for a job that lists "AutoCAD expert" as one of the requirements. Well I saw a demo of AutoCAD once (VERY complex) several years ago. But I want to act like I have at least SOME expertise with it when I interview.
SO, I downloaded a copy of AutoCAD R12 (circa 1992) from the Macintosh Garden (www.macintoshgarden.org) and tried to use it. The software was originally shipped on six 1.44 MB floppy disks. So I put the download on 1.44 diskettes and fired the Installer up. It came back with a message stating that I didn't have the original diskettes (duh!) and I should go get the originals.
I contacted AutoDesk but they just blew me off with the "unsupported", "retired", "you want WHAT?" sort of response. Then they offered a new copy for $4000 and it was MY turn to laugh.
What can I do to make the R12 release install on my Mac?
Gary
Posted on Jun 18, 2012 12:29 PM