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22 years ago

Is Linux 2.6 compatable with previous Nios?

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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    Altera_Forum
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    22 years ago

    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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    Altera_Forum
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    22 years ago

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

    karl
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    22 years ago

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