>-----Original Message-----
>From: Peter Moreton [mailto:peter@RIL.ORG.UK]
>Sent: 22 March 2004 16:57
>To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: Re: [PIC]: GCC for the 18F series?
>
>
>I'm not convinced that running SETUP.EXE constitutes being
>easily cracked!
>
>My belief is that Microchip know full well that the C18
>compliler is actually free, and having a free C compiler
>encourages people to use the processors = sells more silicon
>for uChip. Yet, by not overtly publishing the availability of
>a free compiler, uChip don't upset the 3rd party compiler
>vendors too much. Further, any bona-fide company will purchase
>the C18 compiler, or a 3rd party compiler product to be able
>to get support, updates etc. So, everyone benefits. uChip sell
>silicon, the compiler vendors still sell compilers to
>professional developers, and the hobby community gets a free C
>compiler for the PIC18. Win win win.
>

I've heard many excuses for not paying for software, but that's quite
original.

You believe that Microchip are giving the compiler away, despite the fact
that they charge $450 for the non time locked version?

Mike




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