>I have not heard good things regarding the compiler offered from
>Microchip (although it does support 12,14 and 16 bit devices).

It's not very good.  Don't buy it.

I used to own the CCS compiler.  Don't buy it either.

It has been replaced by the HiTech compiler, which will "any day now"
support the 16-bit devices.  I've been using it since August and love it.

Hope this helps.

Andy

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