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How does one get started with FPGA development in 2025? I have code that runs on my MacBook and I met a trader who suggested I get my code running on FPGA hardware. He didn't know how exactly to get started.

What is a viable path in very late 2025 for a hobbyist to get started?

Hell HN,

I haven't had to buy a Windows computer in 20 years. I am back in school for stenography. As I get older I wanted to learn a "trade" that would ensure I could work into my older years. The school requires Windows as they work with Stenograph hardware.

I've looked everywhere to buy a laptop. I need ram mostly and a few USB ports.

I bought a cheap $200 laptop (16gb ram) at Walmart and after a few months of nothing but troubles I need to acquire something better that is budget friendly but reliable. The problems have been with using the stenography hardware and everything freezing up. The company that makes the stenotype machine is blaming my laptop.

I could spend $500-$1000 (perhaps more if it is compelling). I don't really need all the fluff that comes when you buy a machine these days.

Can anyone recommend a path to finding a reliable, laptop with lots of RAM that will last for several years?

Thank you for clarifying my confusion in the market.

Anyone tried?

Can you share how well they work?

How is the build quality?

I have been cooped up for this long winter and probably need to get out, but I have been having a lot of thoughts about file systems and the future of storing data.

This leads me to ask (since I haven't experimented with file system design since 2006?) where are there file system design resources in 2024?

(I am aware of the classic "Practical File System Design with the Be File System by Dominic Giampaolo)

Edit: I also feel like some of my thoughts have been coming after the recent update from Hans Reiser.)

This was part of my childhood and my family never understood why I watched every episode I possible could. The way topics were presented made each episode very clear to me and I found myself talking to my friends and teachers about the topics.

https://www.youtube.com/@ComputerChroniclesYT

Howdy!

Is Linux From Scratch still a viable learning method? I’ve dabbled with it before and have a working system.

I’d love to take it beyond and keep learning.

Recommendations appreciated. Looking to create a hobby platform for my own growth but maybe someday more serious use.

Just curious, I admired his determination.

Just in case you wonder more about him: https://www.fastcompany.com/1784823/bill-nguyen-the-boy-in-the-bubble

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Nguyen