Is Linux 2.6 compatable with previous Nios?

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Is the Linux 2.6 release compatable with previous versions of Nios? 

 I have an Excalibur dev kit with Nios 2.0 and I'm looking for an OS.  Is there a previous version of Linux that will work for me, or will the current 2.6 work?     Karl k

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Hello Karl, 

 The Linux 2.6 release does not contain a port for the Nios. Our "classic" Nios distribution contains a 2.4.17 kernel and supports the older APEX development board. Nios 2.0 is quite old -- the latest "classic" distribution requires Nios 3.2/QuartusII 4.0.  Regards,  Mike Esch Microtronix

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Is the older kernel available for free downto, too? I can't seem to find it on the Microtronix or Altera Website. 

 karl

[Altera_Forum]

Sorry, the older kernel with Nios I support is available in our Linux Developer CD and is not available for download. It is available for purchase at our classic nios products (http://www.microtronix.com/acatalog/classic_nios_products.html) page. 

 For more information, you should contact sales@microtronix.com.

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Please see the topic entitled: "Linux 2.6 fails / gcc missing / NT not supported?" for updates regarding using Nios II Linux under Windows NT.

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Thanks for your help. http://forum.niosforum.com/work2/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif  

  Karl