Edit: Upgrades to CCS are now free, not the entire product. An initial purchase is still required.
Just got this email from TI:
It is early, and I may be misreading this, but it seems that the full unlimited CCS is now free for everyone.
This would be great news if true!
Another possible interpretation would be that once you buy it, all upgrades are free forever. That would be awesome too. The $500 price is cheap compared to the competition.
Just got this email from TI:
Starting with upcoming Code Composer Studio™ Integrated development environment (IDE) v6.1.1 subscription is no longer required.
As a long-term subscriber to Code Composer Studio IDE we value your dedication. Effective August 2015 subscription will no longer be required.
Going forward this means:
On the myRegistered Software site your CCSSUB line item description will not go away but will change to: SUBSCRIPTION no longer required.
You can upgrade to v6.1.1 once it is released without having to renew your subscription and update your license file.
Subscription cannot be purchased via TI Store or TI Distribution.
If you have any questions, please contact ccs_subscriptions@list.ti.com
Thank you,
Texas Instruments, Inc.
It is early, and I may be misreading this, but it seems that the full unlimited CCS is now free for everyone.
This would be great news if true!
Another possible interpretation would be that once you buy it, all upgrades are free forever. That would be awesome too. The $500 price is cheap compared to the competition.