> John, I understand your reasoning, 16 v 18, but which you use on the > day really depends on what the job is, so why not teach both ? (Hyjacking the question) Almost all teachers want more time for their=20 favourite subject(s). In practice you have to compete with all other=20 subjects, so you will get less time for your class than you think is=20 optimal. Some of the competing classes which might even be needed for PIC=20 assembly, like English - I am in the Netherlands, so E is a second=20 langugae for the students; and basic physics, electronics and math. --=20 Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .