Critical Issue
Description
The Quartus II software introduced Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) support in version 7.2. However, 7.2SP1 and several ensuing releases of the Nios II Embedded Design Suite support only the following platforms:
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows XP (64)
- Windows Vista Business Edition (32-bit)
- SUSE 9 (32-bit)
- SUSE 9 (64-bit)
- Red Hat Linux version 3.0 (32-bit)
- Red Hat Linux version 3.0 (64-bit)
- Red Hat Linux version 4.0 (32-bit)
- Red Hat Linux version 4.0 (64-bit)
Resolution
Upgrade to a more recent version of the Nios II EDS.
To see the current operating system support for the Altera Complete Design Suite tools, refer to the Operating System Support page of the Altera website.