This isn't really an article, but a link to the AMD Vivado Design Suite's page. If you scroll down, you will see this:
What is this?
It's a creative suite made by AMD. They are removing the free option for Linux.
It’s a creative suite made by AMD.
How is this a creative suite?
Vivado Design Suite is a software suite for synthesis and analysis of hardware description language (HDL) designs, superseding Xilinx ISE with additional features for system on a chip development and high-level synthesis (HLS). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivado
Saying creative suite pretty much says that it's some kind of Adobe competitor.
I honestly had no idea as to this before I saw a previous post. That's how AMD markets this thing, though. I'd be very appreciative as to how I can edit this post in order for it to make sense to a wider audience.
I understand how to edit posts. Please re-read and get back to me about the implied intent of that comment.
it is a suite of software for creating virtual-integrated-circuits within field-programmable-gate-arrays ( FPGAs ), for people who want to fake an integrated-circuit, or who want the most-extrememly-fast compiler, or some such thing, hardware-accelerated.
( feel free to paraphrase, no crediting-me obligatory: that gets the sense of it.
I've read that the fastest Haskell compiler ever made was in an FPGA )
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It says "free entry-level access" - is that not a frie tier? Sure, it means Freemium but still.
I have btw no idea what Vivado(tm) is and consequently no iron in this fire.
I should have included this in the post, but if you look the free tier for Linux is gone.
Yeah, you should have.
I suppose I am confused about the whole thing. I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed. If what I thought was wrong, I will delete the post.
Edit; Adding that pic
What? Don't put yourself down like that. The 2nd screenshot is pretty unambiguous.
You should've put more thought into creating this post though. You could still edit it.
I have edited it with the 2nd screenshot. I've been going through a lot mentally so I'm self-conscious about posting incorrect information. I misread your comment as well.
Speaking as someone who struggles with mental health: I found that having the mindset of not apologizing unless you directly spoke bad or wrong about someone, is a good guideline for not 'overthinking'. Sometimes I am too quick to apologize, which honestly makes my apologies meaningless IMO. This is a rough guide and not a clear cut thing of course. But having these shortcut "guidelines" helps me mentally.
You went out of your way to open a discussion about something you thought had meaning, I mostly lurk and enjoy posts like yours, so thank you for contributing. Know that you help add value to my life, stranger.
I mean, this is not a finely curated magazine, its a public speaking ground. I get that sometimes we might accidentally misrepresent or unwillingly forget details - which is what it is, it's about the intent. It's fine that someone "calls you out" for maybe not making the best post about a given topic, that lacks clarification. This way we can fight misinformation and misunderstanding.
I'm writing this on a break at work so its mostly a mind dump, do with it as you please. My point is that I fear a lot of people, including myself, get too caught up in self censorship in the hope of not being wrong or misinforming others. Which sure is a noble thought - but it might stifle otherwise meaningful discussion before they ever get a chance to materialize. I'd much rather see a few misrepresented things here and there, especially if it's not mission critical to my life like this post, than having to constantly be afraid to share.
My traumatized ass now has an urge to apologize for writing such a long reply to a seemingly small little exchange here on the internet, but you know what? You're probably still reading because you were somewhat engaged positively, negatively or because you skipped to the end. But it was your choice.
Again, mind dump.
Then know that there are people in the world wishing you well, & everybody who's pushing themself makes mistakes, & the more someone's pushing, the more mistakes one makes.
Only people who hide within habit won't make mistakes..
I don't want to be one of them: learning/growing-up's too much good, you know?
I, for one, really appreciate your post, & once I saw the new $1,200 USD entry-level-fee for using Xilinx/AMD FPGA's in Linux .. well, that means I'll have to buy some other brand, for that learning.
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Good that we already moved off from Xilinx.
With all the money they receive from this incredibly intelligent business decision, they are going to stop it from crashing every two seconds... Right?
Dang I'm gonna need a windows vm to program my fpga now
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