> Having worked on a few ISA interfaces, I am assuming PCI would be
> the same in the following respect:  Use buffers/line-drivers wherever you
> can, to protect your poor PCI bus!  At least while you're prototyping,

Too true - I'd rather stuff a PIC than a motherboard

> Starting with a dedicated PCI controller IC might be a boon in the end,

I've seen references to MAX i/f chips, yet to look them up and see
if they're necessary

> too.  Have a look in the Piclist EE archives - I think this has been
> discussed before.

I thought so too, couldn't put my finger on a title

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