there are code composer versions for each one of the Ti's familly of DSP
the C2000 is one , the mediums size C5000 is another and the high end C6000 is yet another . You need to buy the one that supports the particuliar chip you'll be using
difference between CCS Code Composer Studio C2000 & C5000 - different code generation tools and different simulator.
But last version CCS (named as "Code Composer Studio ver3.1 Platinum Edition") support ALL family TI DSP
JimLo said:
do you know where to download a free version of ccs for c5000?
From ti.com easily FET version of CCS (FET - free evaluation tool. trial - 60day)
other way - use peer-to-peer netwokrs. Keywords: "Code Composer Studio"