Lab 0 Installing Softwares

Lab 0 - Orientation & Installation of Softwares for ECE3714.


WinRar Extractor Available at
http://download.cnet.com/WinRAR-32-bit/3000-2250_4-10007677.html

Windows and Linux versions of Xilinx are available at http://www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.htm

Adept Software Available at
http://www.digilentinc.com/Products/Detail.cfm?NavPath=2,66,828&Prod=ADEPT2

• For Mac users, there are two options to install the softwares.
1. Dual boot mode (Mac OS and Windows OS)
With the software like Bootcamp, you can install two OS on the computer. The procedure is well explained in the following link.
http://lifehacker.com/384256/have-your-mac-and-windows-too-with-boot-camp

2. Virtual OS on Mac OS
The virtual machine program enables one to install a different OS like Windows on the Mac OS. One of the free virtual machine softwares is Virtual box (https://www.virtualbox.org/). The instruction is explained in the linked page below.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/virtualbox-running-windows-on-a-mac-for-free-sort-of/
* However, we found the virtual OS had caused USB connection problems last semester. If you succeed installing the softwares using virtual OS, please let TAs know. It would be helpful for other students.

Both choices require Windows XP or 7 genuine version. ECE or CSE students can access the MSDNAA page on the department intranet. After logging into the intranet of the department (https://www.ece.msstate.edu/int/), there is a menu, 'MSDNAA' on the intranet page. After clicking the menu, you will be directed to the MSDNAA site. Download 'Windows XP/7' from the site. After installing Windows OS, follow the same instructions above.