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16 years ago

OS support

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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    16 years ago

    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