====== Ubuntu tests ======

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====== Testbench environment ======

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86 live pendrive from scratch.


====== Web references ======


[[http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-1307574.html]]


====== /sbin/fxload ======

[[http://www.installion.co.uk/ubuntu/lucid/universe/f/fxload/en/install.html]]


Program which is used to upload firmware into EZ-USB devices.

[[http://www.linux-usb.org/ezusb/]]


By default the Universe repository (which contains the ''fxload'' package) 
might not be included in the Apt ''/etc/apt/sources.list'' repository list. 
Add the Universe repository before the installation,

[[http://askubuntu.com/questions/148638/how-do-i-enable-the-universe-repository]]


<code>
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) universe"
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install fxload
</code> 


====== libusb ======

[[http://www.xilinx.com/support/answers/29310.htm]]

[[http://www.libusb.org/]]

Since ISE 10.1 the ''libusb'' package can be used to connect to the Platform Cable USB on 
Linux platforms. This package replaces the functionality provided by the Jungo LTD ''windrvr6'' module. 

<code>
sudo apt-get install libusb-dev
</code>


Set the ''XIL_IMPACT_USE_LIBUSB'' environment variable:


<code>
setenv   XIL_IMPACT_USE_LIBUSB   1 
</code>

====== windrv6 from install_drivers.tar.gz ======

Reference:

[[http://www.xilinx.com/support/answers/54381.htm]]



''install_drivers.tar.gz'' download link:

[[https://secure.xilinx.com/webreg/clickthrough.do?cid=103670]]


<code>
tar -xvzf install_drivers.tar.gz
cd install_drivers
sudo ./install_drivers
chmod 666 /dev/windrvr6
</code>

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