LinuxCNC 2014-01-04

• LinuxCNC provides:
  • several graphical user interfaces including one for touch screens
  • an interpreter for "G-code" (the RS-274 machine tool programming language)
  • a realtime motion planning system with look-ahead
  • operation of low-level machine electronics such as sensors and motor drives
  • an easy to use "breadboard" layer for quickly creating a unique configuration for your machine
  • a software PLC programmable with ladder diagrams
  • easy installation with .deb packages or a Live-CD
• http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?EMC2_Supported_Hardware