>All in all, there are much more efficient ways to do it - set
>up a little platform, as I said, for writing/testing. Simulators
>are the least efficient.

As a rule I don't use simulators very often, but they DO have their place.  This
time I'm with Olin.

>>Why?  The 877, 876, etc are nice chips and there is nothing wrong with
>>learning on them first if that's what you have available.
>>
>Why not jump into the deep end with lead weights tied around
>your legs your first day at the pool? [same answer to both].

Very poor analogy.  The water is only as deep as your ankles if you start with a
'876 and don't use all the features.  PLUS the ICD doesn't work too well on a
'84.

>Superstitions are advice given "before" field testing, not after.
>Experience is not a belief system.

Experience is not, but Interpretation of Experienced IS!  And _that's_ what you
just did.

And Dan, you of all people should know better than to bring your religious views
into the public.

Andy

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