Re: Question about software support

bobrics wrote:

> Hi,
> I want to download ISE Webpack from Xilinx website. They promise that
> the software will work on Red Hat Enterprise 3/4* Linux (32-bit only).
> When they say like that, does it mean that it still can work on the
> other distributions? However, they've just tested it on RedHat.
>
First, they have tested and certified the software for Redhat. It may as
well work on another system, but you ain't expect support for problems with
them, even if you paid for support.
2nd, it probably will come as rpm packages and you need tools like alien to
convert, with added inconveniences or more trouble.

> Also, why do you think RedHat is a preferred distribution? Is it better
> in any sense?

It's a standardized server- and corporate "commercial" distribution, aiming
for long-term reliability and update support.

> I am planning on using Ubuntu

How much do you have to pay for the ISE thing?
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