Came across this post and I found this phrase interesting.
“At first the library flexibility will frustrate you but after you re-read the manual a few times the idea will start to sink in. Now I think it is the best feature of KiCAD.”
@maui might appreciate this part of the post.
“As a mechanical engineer the 3d views that KiCAD can make are amazing and definitely made me decide to learn it.”
Or is that his name on the other forum? 
http://www.eevblog.com/forum/eda/pcb-design-program-82203/msg1406510/#msg1406510