Roman,

> I say go for the small programmer, keeping it cheap
> as possible. A larger project takes a long time,
> will chew up list resources, and will *cost the
> beginner more* (and the generous people donating
> their time and money).

OK, I agree, but I see the point of people wanting to make it something
more.

> Just a simple zif socket and ability to do F84/F628/
> F877 etc. Cheap and simple as possible. With a
> 5-pin header and really simple ICSP tutorial, so they
> can even do ICSP with their first project boards.

Yes.

> Once the beginner needs more than that, they can turn
> towards some of the proper products that many nice
> businesses (and many listmembers :o) ) make their
> income from.

OK, Here is a point that I had not considered. Maybe I am not as familiar
with what everybody on the list does. I would like to hear from these
people, and if anybody sees this as a threat to their income, then we should
can this project now. Likewise, if those people see this as an opportunity,
then I'd like to hear from them as well.

Like I said. Just because I am prepared to do this for little or no profit,
does not mean that the distributors have to. I think they should make NORMAL
(reasonable) margins on this proposed product. It will still be a cheap
package - I can assure you.

Regards,

Sean

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