--- "William K. Borsum" wrote: > Had a situation like this once. Too late now, but if I had to do it > over > again, I would > 1) buy a small amount of stock (how much depends on the corporate > by-laws) I've read many of these maxim/Hobby People string of notes and finally read the best advice of all. #1 above. Although I recommend you skip the other steps and just buy more than a small amount of stock of a company you believe in. I've been in the electronics industry for 20 years. I share all the frustrations I've read. The fact is you probaly won't get rich working on electronics but it sure is a lot of fun. The advantage each of us has is we expose ourselves to the latest technology everyday. We also understand it long before any of the management, bean counters or wall street even have a clue. I've made more money on buying Microchip Stock in the early days and presently. I've made money on contract manufacturing companies like Jabil Circuit that was started in my home state of Michigan. I know many who have made money in internet stocks. My point is, continue playing and learning electronics but then invest in what you know. Buying stock is much easier than programming a PIC! It will pay off much faster than waiting for some non-technical type to recognize your talents. === Chuck Hellebuyck Electronic Products chuck@elproducts.com *****Program PICs in BASIC Special!********* Complete 16F84 package for only $115.95 Includes: Compiler, EPIC Programmer, 16F84 PIC, Cable & Batteries http://www.elproducts.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com