http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20050065990.html United States Patent 20050065990 Abstract: A computer is programmed to emulate a fixed-point operation that is normally performed on fixed-point operands, by use of a floating-point operation that is normally performed on floating-point operands This morning I was doing an internet search and this gem popped up. And it wasn't filed early April. w.. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist