Bob Lunn
12/16/97 01:17 PM


-> Well... Since Microchip are careful not to promise ANYTHING in
-> regards to the security of the PIC code-protection, I guess the
-> answer is, "Yes."

     Come now, Andy.  You're being a mite disengenuous!

     The very label 'code protection' contains a promise that
     code will be protected.  Such a promise must be subject
     to a 'reasonableness' test.

     Microchip promote 'programmable code protection' as a
     feature of their devices, in the same way that they
     promote a 'power saving SLEEP mode'.

     If you discovered that the 'power saving' was a mere 5%
     you would be justified in questioning the reasonableness
     of Microchip's claim (despite its factual correctness).

     In the same way, if you discovered that the 'code protec-
     tion' could be defeated with $5 worth of electronics you
     would (should) dispute the claim, and its implied promise.

___Bob