> > Wasn't aware that Microchip acquired HiTech, but for the 16F and > enhanced 16F, is there any better option? I'm tinkering for now, but > will prob want optimizations at some point and wondering if there's a > better less-than-$1200 option out there. Especially since I > understand that the 16F version is limited to the 16F, and if I want > to use if for the 18F or 24F, I have to buy additional versions for > those. > > Cheers, > -Neil. > > This is dangerously close to the age old religious debate of "which is better". It's been hashed over many, many times and I doubt another cycle i= s going to find any better answers... I use the CCS compiler (CCSinfo.com). The price is better than most. I'm sure some people will swear by it, others will swear at it. I've managed to use it in projects that sold, so it can't be all bad. -Denny --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .