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LinuxCNC controls CNC machines.  It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d
printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more.

* Runs under Linux (optionally with realtime extensions).

* Simple installation on Debian and Ubuntu, or via our Live/Install
  DVD/USB images.

* Accepts G-code input, drives CNC machines in response.

* Active user community.

* Several different GUIs available.

* Compatible with many popular machine control hardware interfaces.

* Supports rigid tapping, cutter compensation, and many other advanced
  control features.

* Full source code available under under the terms of the [GNU GPLv2
  (General Public License version 2)][GPLv2].

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[GPLv2]: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html