> The other is that developing custom firmware is expensive. This could be > addressed by providing working modules for common applications. Not > necessarily something they would have to provide, but something they could > provide the infrastructure for it. If you're talking about replacing simple > (but maybe more expensive or bigger) hardware solutions, this is an > important part. Unless you're only looking at products that sell in the > millions. > > Gerhard Having software that could write the code as you drag your logic blocks/gates to the screen? That would be great-might never use TTL et al again. (I presume this is what the software described in the FPGA thread does) D -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist