>  I can't stop myself discussing the question of choice of 18
> versus others, though I do realize I should.
>  As for me, It is a deep marasmus to stick from the start (for
> beginner) with bank switching, too poor command set, port
> latching etc when there is 18XXXX or AVR on the market for
> lower prices without those stupid drawbacks.
>  For non beginner: Nobody would agree to pay more for a job
> for just using PICs in a project. With 12-16XXX one can't reach
> productivity and sometime quality as with AVR. So one is to
> admit to lower wages.

        I DO agree with you. I've tried AVR and sold/given ALL my pic
devices and equipment. Now I'm more than happy with AVR, and I'll
never look back to PIC (Problematic Idiot Controller) hehehe

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