Here is a simple guide to setup your Linux machine to develop Altera's CPLD. Install 32 bit libraries: $ sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 $ sudo apt-get update $ sudo apt-get install libxft2:i386 libxext6:i386 libncurses5:i386 Download Whole software from altera website. ( Version 15.1) Download IDE, ModelSim , and device here: Altera Download Link Make sure to include your desired CPLD board software in the download. Get the usb blaster working by setting up the permissions by following Intel's Instruction Page . This should get you started with everything.
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