Fair comment - that's why I mentioned conditions. Frankly, I'm just trying my best to put our products in front of people to judge. I know I won't make everyone happy. I sincerely appreciate your feedback and have taken it on board. Incidentally, if you do become a beta tester you can earn a free compiler. No money involved - just some work of course. Take care, Pete > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu > [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Jim > Sent: Tuesday, 15 April 2008 9:41 PM > To: 'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.' > Subject: RE: [AD] Free HI-TECH Software PIC32 compiler: time > limited offer > > Excuse my scepticism, but to my mind "free" means you get > something without paying. > > Neither "a 45-day evaluation version" nor "purchase > enterprise edition and get Pro for free" REALLY constitute a > free compiler. > > I am sure you could get a free copy of our aircraft design > software if you pay the 10k asking price of the installation guide. > > > Just my 2p worth > > > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu > [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Peter Riachi > Sent: 14 April 2008 15:44 > To: 'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.' > Subject: [AD] Free HI-TECH Software PIC32 compiler: time limited offer > > Please go to: http://microchip.htsoft.com/portal/pic32_pro > for details and conditions. > > Many thanks, > > Team HI-TECH > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change > your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change > your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist