[cctalk] Re: Classic computing - earliest years

Both Xilinx and Microchip have linux builds of their tools. Also, news to me that Linux or Windows FPGA tools cost money, not for "simple" devices see https://www.fpgadeveloper.com/list-of-fpga-dev-boards-dont-require-license/ . Note that "simple" devices are pretty complex : Artix, Zynq 030, UltraZynq 7EV, etc see https://www.amd.com/en/products/software/adaptive-socs-and-fpgas/vivado/viv… As for PALs Lattice support for anything prior to the XO2's is priced at legacy support rates, the users are expected to be performing long term support of obsolete systems (cheaper to pay than redesign) for the obvious client list, I suspect the tools would otherwise have been orphaned. Hard pressed to see what else you might use a PAL for in 2025. Martin -----Original Message----- From: ben via cctalk [mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org] Sent: 17 October 2025 08:27 To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Cc: ben <bfranchuk(a)jetnet.ab.ca> Subject: [cctalk] Re: Classic computing - earliest years On 2025-10-17 1:06 a.m., Johan Helsingius via cctalk wrote: FREE Fpga and pal software. Unix versions are big money. Ben. PS: GAMES is the correct answer.