Don French wrote: >>> why not use C, which is one heck of a lot easier >>> to write, read, maintain, etc.? >> >> Because it's not in many cases on these tiny processors. > > Not what??? Not easier to write, read, or maintain, obviously. ******************************************************************** Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products (978) 742-9014. Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist