On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 18:58:42 -0500, you wrote: >> Debbie Hynes wrote: >> >> > pity 'bout the ol'F84 being obsolete - my fav processor. >> >> When Olin says the 16F84 is obsolete, all he really means is that >> he doesn't use it. There are other PICs that may cost less >> and/or have more features, but the 16F84 is still in production >> and isn't going away any time soon. > > Just because something is still made doesn't mean it's not = obsolete. 386 >processors were made for YEARS after they were considered obsolete, in = fact >they are STILL being made in one form or another. > > The 84, along with the 54, is obsolete, in every respect of it's= meaning. >Just because something is obsolete does not mean it's not useful in = certain >circumstances. TTYL Actually the 54 is not obsolete in all respects, as its C revision is = still marginally cheaper than any other 18 pin PIC. =20 -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body