At 07:26 AM 10/7/2003 -0400, Olin Lathrop wrote:

>David VanHorn wrote:
>> No, I see it as a risky technique with definite, but marginal
>> advantages. IMHO, the risk of confusion and mistakes outweigh the
>> benefits.
>
>OK, step back from the computer, put down that data sheet.  Programming
>and electronics definitely aren't for you since there's a risk of making a
>mistake.  You need a totally risk free profession, although I can't think
>of one off the top of my head.

The mchip support "expert" got it wrong...
I've seen macros cause confusion in other projects, with experienced programmers.

>I won't bother writing the 10 instructions this expands into, but you can
>see them at the bottom of STD.INS.ASPIC at http://www.embedinc.com/pic if
>you want to (unless it's too risky being on the internet).
>
>OK, I've bashed this enough, but I couldn't let a statement that silly go
>unchallanged.

Well.. Gee Olin, I guess anyone who disagrees with you is an idiot.

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