"free and open alternatives which should be available in the next six months"?

[jkleban]

Before you purchase any of this software be aware that we are working on some free and open alternatives which should be available in the next six months.

– Software Guide — Maslow

Is this referring to the recently revived MakerCAM on the flash emulator? Or something else?

Thanks!

[ronlawrence3]

The wiki has some alternatives too here

The Belt Maslow (a.k.a Maslow 4) Manual

5. Toolchain Software This section discusses software for designing and cutting projects. In general, you will need some type of design software (unless you are using someone else’s design without modification), and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to convert the design into the gcode instructions that the Maslow follows to cut the design. Design software can be as simple as drawing software that creates a 2D pattern which can be combined with the user’s instructions on how deep and …

[bar]

We’re working on a more involved CAD/CAM solution that should allow for better project sharing. It’s very much a work in progress, but coming along.