Brandon Stewart wrote:
>
> I believe that some are missing the point.  For example,
> Atmel provides a free C compiler.  And I noticed that no
> one argued that this was indeed Microchip's original
> intention: to offer free development tools to get as
> many people using their product as possible.
> Someone mentioned 'why would microchip want to go and
> provide a free compiler for a hobbiest'.  That was a
> valid thought.  But there are tons of small business,
> entrepreneurs, and mom 'n pop places out there that
> could develop higher demands for these Microchip product
> lines if they were provided additional tools (LIKE A C
> COMPILER). <snip>


I can see the next PIC Masters conferences, hordes
of piclist members talking to Microchip staff, each loyal
piclist (teamster?) member wearing the new intimidating
T-shirt;
"We want a free C compiler NOW (you bastards)"
:o)
-Roman

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