> Dale, I was thinking about your comments re Microchip.
>
> Microchip probably think they're "preaching to the
> converted", IOW, why give away what people buy,
> but maybe they could be persuaded to look at it from
> a PR point of view
>
> So, how about a major distributor like Arrow, Digikey,
> Radio Spares, Mouser ? They are the ones who are
> competing for our dollar, not Microchip
<SNIP>

How about everyone on the List e-mail Digikey?  Receiving 2000+ e-mails from
the members should get their attention.  We just need to devise a plan for
the contest, that's all.  Then just cut-n-paste and send away!  >;)

Just a thought.

Vitaliy

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