> does anyone have any good resources they care to share?

www.datasheetlocator.com

http://www.embeddedlinks.com/chipdir/

http://www.elektronikforum.de/ic-id/

Rochester Electronics produces obsolete chips (you know
what I mean)

http://www.rocelec.com/

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