> Justin Richards wrote: >> I have a suspicion that Andrew Wood has long gone. > If he is the OP, You need a threading browser, sometimes :-) > I can't say I blame him. =A0The phrase "beating a dead horse" > came to mind quite a few posts ago already. Indeed. But sometimes vivisection can be educational. Andrew posted, then responded to input 2 days later and that was ~ 2 days = ago. I thought the subject was worth talking about in its own right as it explores what a beginner sees as easy and why, what people perceive a beginner will perceive and why, what people see as trivial from their own perspectives, and how people analyse the technical aspects of such issues. Whatever. I know which solution I'd prefer :-) Russell -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist