Bob, All,

 What I like about MPLAB.....

 1. It's low cost :') Just download it, install it, and it's yours to use.

 2. Quality ......... For the price, there are few IDE's and/or assemblers
                      the meet or beat it.  It's not perfect, but it's good.

 3. Support ......... It supports the whole PIC line.

 4. Hardware tools .. There are hardware development tools that have their
                      control software integrated into MPLAB, so
                      installation and use of these tool is virtually a
                      snap.  Most are also reasonably priced.

 5. Frequent updates. It's always evolving.  Hopefully for the better.
                      Not every software producer out there does this.
 
 
 6. Product cost..... The parts for the most part are inexpensive for the 
                      computing power you get.  And readily available, 
                      after the initial release.


 7. Brand Loyalty ... This last one may not mean much, but Microchip has
                      been good to me by supplying samples and excellent
                      support (both H/W and S/W), and for that, they have
                      earned my loyalty.

 
 So there you have my top reasons for using/liking MPLAB.

                                        Regards,

                                          Jim
 



> 
>> On the other hand, just using it as an MPLAB
>> compatible programmer may make it worthwhile.
>>
> 
> I'm curious what people like about MPLAB.
> 
> I only use it when I have to, and I hate it.
> 
> Cheerful regards,
> 
> Bob
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