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+# HDL workflow
+
+This section describes the workflow for developing the LibreSoC.
+
+# Hardware
+
+RAM is the biggest requirement. Minimum 16GB, the more the better.  Disk space is not hugely critical: 256GB SSD should be more than adequate.  Simulations however are where raw processing power is a must.  High end Graphics Cards are nonessential.
+
+# Operating System
+
+First install Debian (ubuntu if you absolutely must) for standardisation cross-team and so that toochain installation is greatly simplified.
+
+A basic GUI desktop is necessary: fvwm2, xfce, lxde are perfectly sufficient (alongside wicd-gtk for network management). Other more complex desktops can be used however may consume greater resources.
+
+# Software prerequisites
+
+* apt-get install build-essential
+* apt-get install git python3.7