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MicroC Linux Usage

Altera_Forum
Honored Contributor II
‎02-12-2007 10:27 AM
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Hi all, 

I a newbie to the FPGA world and I heard about using MicroC Linux with NIOS II processors. Can someone explains to me what's the benefit from using it on my FPGA ? 

 

Thanks
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Altera_Forum
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‎02-12-2007 04:53 PM
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it really depends on what you need: 

 

- Linux is great for network applications (webserver, ftp server....) 

- a lot of programs are avaiable and ready to use 

- Linux does have a lot of hardware drivers 

- it's an mulittasking os 

- IT COMES FOR FREE 

- IT HAS A GREAT COMMUNITY 

 

okay but linux also needs some ressources, imo 8MB RAM is mininum to run linux with some applications like webserver or ftp.  

 

if anyone has something to add, feel free and do it.
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Altera_Forum
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‎02-13-2007 02:31 AM
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You may find some useful links on the wiki. This would help, 

http://www.linuxdevices.com/articles/at2191860258.html (http://www.linuxdevices.com/articles/at2191860258.html)
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