> up to now XCAD did not send me any message, > is this for US citizens only? No. I received a similar message. I'm in NZ. Did you confirm the registration? Note they say it will be free to all. They suggest that the first 100,000 will get a more capable version (shells etc) but I suspect that may not be the case. RM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist