Picdude said:

> So he approached me for opinions on Microchip consultants.  The question
> is  ... just because they're "certified" Microchip consultants, does
> that make  them any good?

Yes, quite an extensive battery of tests are given, and very few people
make the grade ;-)

> Should he just randomly pick one out of the
> Microchip list.

Random choice is always the best way. Perhaps choose the one who has a
flash-based website ;-)

Cheerful regards,

Bob

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