In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, John Bond wrote:

[3]Yes - Parallax's strength is your robust and generally bug free software. This has raised the bar in electronic related "Free Software". In the case of SX/B, very well done Terry! :yeah:  [/3]

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[3]But you guys at Parallax know that your software isn't FREE. :shakehead:  We pay for it in every chip we buy. We could buy substantially better chips at about <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> 2/3rds the price but your good software and amazing support is what keeps us tied to your product.[/3]

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[3]And this means you guys have to stay in front of the pack. I see there is some very good alternative stuff out there (The Butterfly or the PIC for example) and while I have no intention in ditching my substantial investment in learning "The Parallax Way", I can see substantial numbers of others doing so. This will be a loss of market share for you guys, yes you'll continue to sell more stuff but others will grab the lion's share of this exciting market.[/3]

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[3]Now its out job as users and customers to encourage you guys to keep up with the pack because we don't want to have to learn some other system just to stay in the game. (Yes, your customer base is often fiercely loyal)[/3]

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[3]So we all await with eager anticipation Terry's Two Point Oh So Amazing SX/B software.  :jumpin:  [/3]

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