> >> (Of course there are other criteria: command line > operation, features > >> like overlaying serial numbers over the hex file etc.) > > > > no, those are not relevant to the prototype-development > distinction as > > uChip defines these terms. > > Yes, but I used a more "real-life" distinction, as the Microchip > distinction seems to be not very useful anyway in the light > of what they > say about their Flash technology. But when you make your own distinction what's the relevance? (seriously) Most people seem to prefer a windows interface, but I prefer a command line. So which of the two is more prototype and which is more development? For your own distinctions you should use a different set of words, maybe indeed the dreaded 'professional' versus 'hobbyist'. Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist