Sorry for the bit off-topic post; I saw PIC traffic was down a bit and
thought I'd ask a question that's been on my mind recently.

Although several in the past have commended us on our IC's PDF datasheets
(on our web site), we have one individual recently who insists that
PDF-format datasheets will be the downfall of mankind (no, I'm serious - the
guy has written many times complaining).  Of course we offer to send a
printed version to him, but he actually just wants us to not use PDF
(stating that we and all other companies using PDF are "lazy")?!?

He suggests we make our datasheets for online browsing - putting them in
HTML, with the 10-15 images per datasheet in .gif format (or such).

I see that this certainly is not a common practice with many other
companies; I would like to know the opinions of my fellow PIC designers on
this matter - is PDF dreaded to you all?  Would you use an HTML version of
the datasheets?

And feedback would be appreciated!

PLEASE SEND RESPONSES TO ME PERSONALLY AT tpeterson@netins.net or
elab@netins.net

**DO NOT** REPLY TO THE PIC LIST in order to keep off-topic threads from
starting & minimize bandwidth.

I will post a summary of responses to the list & will send responses I
receive to anyone interested.

Thanks again,

Todd Peterson

P.S. - I am very appreciative of any feedback on this matter.

E-Lab Digital Engineering, Inc.
  "Embedded Control & Integrated Circuit Solutions"

EDE300 IC -  Stamp I/O Expander & PC Interface IC
EDE700 IC -  Serial to LCD Interface IC
EDE1200 IC - Stepper Motor Controller
EDE1400 IC - Serial to Parallel-Printer IC

http://www.netins.net/showcase/elab