So, i have no purchased an 2nd /3rd hand CNC which I believe is

So, i have no purchased an 2nd /3rd hand CNC which I believe is a Chinese version that has had some mods over the years.
So it’s play time, I have researched many areas and recommendations are on a smoothie.
After looking on here http://smoothieware.org/software

I can see many Software packages to use, do I gather that bCNC is the preferred one used by many on their CNC?

Yes, bCNC is definitely prefered.

I use bCNC and love it!