> Agreed, but for just 'starting with PICs, what should be the first PIC to
> buy' the f877 is IMHO the best answer.
>
> IMHO,
> the 628 is simpler to deal with and costs less, you only have to connect
> half as many pins. The instruction set is slightly simpler.
> /\/\/\/*=Martin

Wow, another Jihad. I disagree, but one can't go wrong with either.

Wouter

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