This table clarifies the naming confusion:
Running the installer was smooth. It offered to install the toolchain, the USB drivers, and even Visual Studio shell integration. The trick? Uncheck the “Visual Studio” option unless you need C# for a PC tool. It saves 3 GB of space.
If your PC does not meet Windows requirements or you prefer open-source tools, consider these free alternatives:
Atmel Studio does not support macOS or Linux natively. If you are on a Mac, you must run it via a virtual machine (VMware, VirtualBox) or dual-boot Windows.