Byron A Jeff wrote: > 1) When it comes to the selling of hardware, I have a rock solid insistence > that the interface specifications be available. As a Linux guy the most > aggravating thing is to want to use a piece of hardware and the information > required to make it work isn't available. 20 years ago when you bought > hardware, almost all of the interface specifications (cables, pins, timings, > commands) were provided with the product. For example, HP providing full schematics of their test equipment. (That's how I learned ECL design.) > It's a fantasy world. But one I'd like to see. I'll second that! David W. Gulley Destiny Designs -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu