John,

Thanks for rushing to my defense, but I must admit I could have spent a 
bit longer studying my question. I guess I just wanted to ask the list 
for a quick spread of answers, and hey, that's exactly what I got!

No hard feelings towards anybody whatsoever. It's good to know you all.

Best regards,
Matt

John Ferrell wrote:
> My comments added below... I am not looking for an argument but I think the 
> questions are worthwhile.
> Much of the vendor's information is inaccurate and misleading as well as 
> very time consuming to research.
>
> John Ferrell    W8CCW
>
> "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do 
> nothing." -- Edmund Burke
> http://DixieNC.US
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Olin Lathrop" <olin_piclist@embedinc.com>
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 7:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [PIC] getting started with C for PIC
>
>
>   
>> Matthew Rhys-Roberts wrote:
>>     
>>> Am I right in thinking that the C32 compiler will work for PIC18
>>> series and below?
>>>       
>> No.  What possibly gave you that idea.  Isn't the list of supported chips
>> provided in the compiler documentation?
>>
>>     
> Some compilers support all  processors below the stated family. After all 
> the smaller device is frequently a subset of the larger device.
>
>   
>>> If not, what does?
>>>       
>> The compiler formerly called C18, which now has some rediculously verbose
>> name.  This is all on the Micrcochip web site, of course.
>>
>>     
> The site is overwhelming with the information it offers.
>
>   
>>> Is it free?
>>>       
>> This is getting silly.  Surely this information is impossible to avoid 
>> when
>> you go to the web site and try to acquire the compiler.
>>
>>     
> Free seems to mean different things to different people. Sometimes that 
> which is offerred as "Free" is crippleware with limited function or limited 
> time. That is OK with me but it I want to know what the real limitations are 
> from the beginning. The complete question is "What is it really going to 
> cost me to do what I want to do?"
>
>   
>>> Is it really a modified version of GCC (Gnu C Compiler / Compiler
>>> Collection) ?
>>>       
>> Why does it matter.  Are you going to get it or not get it based on the
>> answer?
>>
>>     
> It matters because there is some experience with this set of conditions. The 
> individual may find that environment comfortable or he may not care to go 
> down that road again! It is a factor in the decision equation for many of 
> us.
>   
> I find your contributions to be very worthwhile and accurate but your lack 
> of patience with us slower students may tend to make us defensive! Please do 
> not take offense...

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