I just got inconvenienced by my paid copy of Hi-Tech PICC and I think I should jump ship for my sanity and also the future maintainability of the code I write. I want something that's not going to be too far off in terms of syntax. Something that's fairly efficient. Current target is 16F884. Too tired to be particularly eloquent right now. Or maybe I used the good words already in my email to Hi-Tech. Cheerful regards, Bob -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist