Is there free AutoCAD like design software that someone can legally download and use personally?

In December 2007 progeSOFT announced the release of progeCAD Smart DWG CAD software for personal use only. progeCAD Smart offers most features of th commercial version, including:

• AutoCAD Interface and DWG File compatibility with all versions of AutoCAD
• AutoLISP Interpreter, C++ and macro extensions
• OLE and Raster Image embedding
• ALE DWG Block library and manager (10000 blocks - separate download)
• Support and discussion on the CAD CAM forum.

progeCAD Smart is licensed for personal use only. This is strictly enforced. As part of this arrangement, a free registration is required for each computer that progeCAD Smart is installed on.

progeCAD Smart is ideal for students, hobbyists, home owners, charities and other non-commercial app lications.