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Altera_Forum
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‎06-17-2010 03:03 AM
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Can I load Windows CE on any CycloneIII system? 

 

I wanted to know the loading Windows CE or other OS into any NiosII system. For example, if I build a NiosII processor system based on CycloneIII FPGA. Can I load Windows OS into this system (Hardware) 

 

Thanks for answering 

Best regards 

charley
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Altera_Forum
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‎06-17-2010 06:44 AM
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In theory you can, but the reality is you would need to be very skilled in order to 'port' a BSP and low level drivers. 

 

There are currently several varients of Linux that can be 'hoisted up' on a NIOS II hardware platform in a Cyclone III FPGA. 

 

Regards, 

Daryl
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