: So, can you still buy 8088s? And, if so, what can they do. Do you need : EPROMS for memory? Can they be used in the same way as a PIC can? For an actual design and troubleshooting system, see http://www.sunequipco.com/Microprocessor/p1.htm. I wasn't aware they were still made at all (my 8088 textbook has a 1984 copyright), but apparently they are. The author of my textbook is still teaching along the same lines. His class notes are at http://www.devrycols.edu/facstaff/bbeet387n1.pdf, and he writes: "The 80188EB is a powervul embedded version of the 8088 microprocessor". He also discusses the features of the 80188EB on the same page. David Liske Microsoft HTML Help MVP since 1999 http://mvps.org/htmlhelpcenter/ -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu