Wow, I must say that I am really surprised with such positive feedback on the piclist and a few private messages as well. I am happy to inform you all that the matter may well be resolved already. As the sun is about to come up here, it is time for me to go to bed. I probably won't, but in any case, I think it is time that this issue was put to bed for the moment. I would request that no further action be taken by anyone. The matter may well be in hand and there is no need for anyone to go inciting riots or anything. Please be cool and let me keep a watching brief on it. Thanks to all who replied on the piclist and privately. I intend to follow up with some details and case history but I am just too tired to write it all up now. Be cool and thanks again. Regards, Jim Robertson NEWFOUND ELECTRONICS -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist