Peter wrote: >> The major problem with software IMO is not that it wears out, but that it >> doesn't work as advertised in the first place. > > As it can't, since the buyer's requirements are 'make it work like the > other guy's' (inluding bugs which they often perceive as features) It seems you didn't read my phrase. I said "it doesn't work as /advertised/" -- I did /not/ say "it doesn't work to the liking (or according to the requirements) of the buyer" . Gerhard -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist