> Points well taken.  I just want to keep from violating patent laws.  If
> MCHIP is suing these guys for patent infringement I want to be rid of them!
> Seems the lines on the COURTROOM floor ought to be a little less vague.

It's pretty likely that Microchip will be suing these guys, simply
because that is what Microchip does. IIRC,  there is a claim filed in
Germany or something.
Would you use Scenix parts ?
The MDT's are less 'clone' than the SX and aren't object compatable
(although they do provide a hex file translation utility).

It seems that the words "Pirate" and "Competitor" are often confused
on this mailing list.

Steve.



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TLA Microsystems Ltd         Microcontroller Specialists
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