> based on what i've learned today with the demo version of ccs midrange, > my own tinkerings, an interrogation of my c guru friend, and the list > responses, i think ill go for it and buy ccs. Seems easiest and best. Now the horse has bolted - here's an interesting set of comparisons of CCS C against some others. Do note where this is posted though :-) http://www.ccsinfo.com/compare.html RM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics