Is there a software like AutoCAD, but only 2D, not 3D?

Question

I love AutuCAD. It's powerful, easy to use, and fits engineering mind. It rocks when you want to draw 2D diagrams and shapes and one the cool features I like about it, is its snapping power. You draw a simple rectangle, then you can very easily create a circumscribe circle around it.

However, new version of it are becoming really heavy (in size) and need high tech hardware, because of its powerful 3D capabilities, and rendering engines coming with it.

I only want the 2D part of AutoCAD. Is there any software out there, which resembles AutoCAD (like having a console, where you can type L and get the line tool, or having snapping capability, etc.), but is small in size?

In other words, what software can be named as AutoCAD 2D alternative?

Answer 1

Sure, this program is called AutoCAD LT. This is a cheaper and lighter version of AutoCAD which supports only 2D and has less extensibility features.

Answer 2

Another option is DraftSight from Dassault Systems, it is free and cross platform. It is also able to read and write DWG files (not sure how compatible it is)