> My understanding is that everything is moving to MPLABX, eventually
> including the avr tools.
>=20
> I'm always surprised when someone complains about the microchip tools.
> Personally I really like MPLABX.
>=20
> What is it that you find to be a problem?

It is large (as in very bloated) and slow. Its interface seems to be using =
underlying Netbeans for its features, and Microchips usage of these feature=
s doesn't seem to be well implemented. You seem to need a real stonker of a=
 machine with heaps of memory to run it at any speed.

The continually reported problems maintaining connection to any ICD, Pickit=
 or RealICE. Some people have continuous problems just getting a connection=
 while others don't seem to have a problem, and it doesn't appear to be OS =
platform dependant, judging by comments on the Microchip forum. The introdu=
ction of the ICD4 has been a bit of a disaster with what seems to be a not =
properly tested interface.

Bugs don't seem to get fixed with new releases. Each new release seems to p=
roduce its own new set of problems.

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