I'm really sorry to ask such a dumb question, but this one point is = heart of why I have yet to comprehend this problem:=20 What is a latch, or output latch? >=20 > > What is the read-write-mod bug you speak of? >=20 > What Lawrence said >=20 > http://www.piclist.com/techref/readmodwrite.htm >=20 > A pretty nasty real-life example that kept me occupied for a day >=20 > http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/joecolquitt/sx_pins2.html >=20 > (setb =3D bsf, clrb =3D bcf). Note how the problem simply > disappears > when NOPs or shadow regs are used >=20 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.699 / Virus Database: 456 - Release Date: 6/4/2004 =20 -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body