Hi James, I think that perharps (my english is not my first language), there is a bad interpretation : I am involved in Pic developments and I try to find a second source I/O, using VFD instead of LCD for a pic board using serial line (and standard 44780 interface). As you, I don't like bad posting : I stay on the list and don't go to another new list because I believe in this one. So may I ask you, to tell me if I/O products are not relevant to piclist. If not please excuse me, and I ask piclisters to excuse me. Sincerely, SP Ps: Perharps you see only a part of this threed so you judge only on last mail ? > ust a quick note: the below listed post, which you sent to the PICLIST, has > nothing to do with PICs and [OT] was not in the subject line. > > The rest of this message is long winded B.S. Feel free to ignore it: > > Please understand, I really don't want to offend you or in any way > discourage you from posting your valuable information (or funny remarks > ) to the PICLIST. >