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

One of the downfalls of not owning the design from scratch. Props go to Parallax (no pun intended) for stepping up with an honest and open EOL release.

As for the questions about the proto boards, etc, the EOL PDF states:

[i][b]We have carefully planned for the SX's EOL by choosing redesign or lifetime buy on a per-product basis[/b][/i]

    This is a fairly common statement used in EOL notices. What it usually means (and probably does in this case), is that Parallax is purchasing enough SXs to maintain inventory of products based on the SX for the life of that product. 
    So, as an example, if Parallax sells 500 of the SX48 proto boards each year and they expect to be selling it for the next 6 years, then Parallax is buying 3,000 SX wafers to reserve for this product alone. Those 3,000 will not ever be used to make SX48 chips to sell, but will be used to make SX48 chips for the SX48 proto board.

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