>So surely it is up to the compiler writer to remove the confusion by reporting
>in the same units each time? :) (I do appreciate the occupation of the
>originator of the quoted piece).

No!  The compiler writer's job is to remain consistent with the manufacturer's
nomenclature.  Microchip changed to bytes from words on the recommendation of
(we were told) their outside compiler consultant (presumably IAR, "The
Dongle-Ware Company" TM).

Andy

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