At 12:07 AM 28/01/2006, you wrote: >Since the OP refuses to say where he's located >for some silly reason, Perhaps it's not a silly reason. Let's say for argument sake that he lives in a country to which there is a technology embargo, therefore he would not be able to get samples or buy chips! I have to sign a declaration and it has to be renewed every year that I'm not allowed to resell the goods I purchase from US or Canada to certain countries and I guess everyone else is bound by similar conditions. So if anyone sells "surplus" chips to this person, could find himself or herself in breach of the agreement and M.I.B could be knocking on their door in the middle of the night and they will never be seen again ;-) Regards John Samperi ******************************************************** Ampertronics Pty. Ltd. 11 Brokenwood Place Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 AUSTRALIA Tel. (02) 9674-6495 Fax (02) 9674-8745 Email: john@ampertronics.com.au Website http://www.ampertronics.com.au *Electronic Design * Custom Products * Contract Assembly ******************************************************** -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist