TOM THERON wrote:
>
> Hi there all,
>
> I am anticipating a design for an embedded system, probably 8031-derivative
> based,  that will include internet connectivity. My quetion is: what is the
> route to take? there are several ways to do it, of which I found the next 3
> as possibilities:
>
> 1. Using emWare embedded software package, embedding TCP/IP etc. in software
> 2. Using SEIKO TCP/IP stack chip
> 3. Using Dallas TINI board
>
> I currently vote for 1st option, because it does not add hardware cost like

I just wish there was a free full TCP/IP implementation out there for
the PIC :)  I dread having to write my own.

I've looked at the previously mentioned implementations, not with too
much detail but they seem to have certain problems.. such as you
mentioned.. hardware based or limited features. I want an API library
where I can use standard library calls like in unix to program my
application.
I don't want to only be able to use certain ports, or have to connect
via a ppp/slip link.. Let me know if you find anything like this..

                        Damon Hopkins