At 07:48 27/10/99 +1000, you wrote: >Andy Kunz wrote: >> >> >Motorola's record on actually delivering parts to everyone who >> >wants them is pretty poor. Ask any 68HC11 user how many times they've >> >> Only those with "Motors" as part of the name seem to get them. >> >> Andy > >I must agree with Clyde and Andy on the Motorola subject. >The reason I got into PICs was Motorola. > Also there is the "Vaporware" issue, we must be dilligent in choice and use as often manufacturers test the water by anoucing some item, give an intended delivery date, then wait for cusomers to ask about it. If no questions, idem dies, if questions = big orders the silicon G-D gives life to the creation = some happy customers Dennis