[sdiy] CPLD

[mark verbos]

Is a CPLD an ic containing "software gates" or a programmable logic 
array? I don't really get this stuff (never done any programming) but I 
always wonder if you could replace huge seas of logic with a single chip 
that you load software into.

Is it something like drawing the schematic on the screen and then 
dumping it into the chip? That would be great for "updating" designs.

Where can I get real beginner's information on this stuff? Do I have to 
go to Technical College?

mark