title: Windows or Linux for FPGA Development?
body: <p>I've been using Linux for FPGA development for years.  I'm at a new place now that uses Windows.  What are some pitfalls that I should be aware of switching from a Linux development environment to a Windows environment?  I use mostly Xilinx ISE and Modelsim.  I have seen some issues setting up environmental variables that work well.  I also don't see the use of Makefiles and some of the benefits that those allow in Windows.  Just wondering others preferences/experiences?</p>