> > Unless the rules have changed, I believe that the program must not
> > only be written in C, but specifically in HiTech C.
>
> ...thus disqualifying the vast majority of PIC developers, especially
> those who don't do it for a living with employer money.  I could very well
> be wrong, but isn't HT PICC by far the most expensive compiler you can
> find for the PIC?
>
> I'm sure it's a nice product (though I do prefer CCS), but at $850 the
> price is simply too steep for me.
>
I agree, its nice, but way too expensive, and I'm suprised HTsoft didnt
offer some prize as an incentive for people to buy their compiler- not that
I would though.

I was going to give it a go with some kind of C.. rules or not, I dont
really have much desire for a RTOS for my pic collection or a 40Gb hard
drive.. just more stuff to loose when it all goes wrong :)  .. but most
likely it will ultimately be written in assembler so any and all can use it
regardless of the language they use. No prizes, but it would be neat anyway.

If anyones interested on making this a collaborative project ( assembly
language) feel free to email me jon@hayseed.net and maybe we can get this
working... I look forward to masses of emails tomorrow :)

Jon Baker
jon@hayseed.net

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