> I wonder if it would be practical/profitable for one of the bigger > "for-profit" vendors to offer a limited "starter kit" that would sell > for less than $10 and include the most commmon parts. Would be a good idea, if only the world could a gree on what should be in such a pack. No two starters start at the same point. 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