Messages in this thread |  | | From | Giuseppe Bilotta <> | | Subject | Re: Some discussion points open source friendly graphics [was: HARDWARE: Open-Source-Friendly Graphics Cards -- Viable?] | | Date | Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:09:59 +0200 |
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Timothy Miller wrote: > > The reprogramability of the FPGA has many advantages, but > > reprogramability is not its primary purpose. The primary reason to use > > an FPGA is to minimize NRE for manufacturing. However, as a result, > > users will be able to download updates. Additionally, those who are
Jeff Garzik wrote: > Will the capability to apply these updates be included with the base card? > Will users need to purchase additional "update FPGA" hardware to do the > reprogramming?
Also, what if the reprogramming goes wrong? Do I just throw the card away or will there be some form of recovery possible?
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