Herbert Graf wrote:

> It isn't an alternative, it's a replacement. Yes, the old one is still
> available, ...

So there seems to be an alternative, no? :)

> ... but it's not going to be updated. Anyone familiar with compilers
> knows that a compiler that isn't receiving bug fixes is worse then
> useless, it WILL end up wasting your time.

FWIW, I've been working with this line of compilers (paid license) since
1997 or so. In the first few years I remember finding the odd bug, but
for the last few years it's been quite stable. I didn't upgrade to their
new line of "Pro" compilers, and I also didn't update my compiler for a
while now, so I'm in a situation that's not that different from using
this free compiler -- and it hasn't wasted my time so far. I'm compiling
some rather complex projects with it.

> My outcry is the "redefinition" of the product. Yes, they added
> something really nice, but they took a huge thing away, and DIDN'T
> TELL PEOPLE ABOUT IT. 

What do you mean by "didn't tell"? It seems they published the fact.

Gerhard
-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist