From: "Forrest Christian (List Account)" <lists@packetflux.com>
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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2020 03:38:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [SPAM 29.15] [PIC] XC8 PRO Unlocking
Thread-Topic: [SPAM 29.15] [PIC] XC8 PRO Unlocking
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Two items:

1) Many (most?) people don't really need the PRO version of the compiler,
as the free compiler produces acceptable code for many/most applications.

The pro is only needed if you've got an application where the code size is
critical (i.e. you're shipping a million units and if you can fit in the
smaller part it could save you lots of $$$), OR if you've got an
application which needs to be more highly optimized for speed.   Anymore
the processors are cheap and fast enough that neither really matters for
most applications.   For hobby use, you can often just move to something
with a bit more memory and possibly a faster clock.

2) I can read your request two ways:   One option is that you have a
legitimate license and are having licensing issues, then if you provide a
bit more detail as to what is going on someone might be able to help.  The
licensing setup can be a little weird.  Alternatively, if you are asking
about how to enable XC8 pro without paying for it, someone else will need
to reply since I'm of the opinion that one should pay for legitimate copies
of software if possible.

On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 2:04 AM David Duffy (AVD) <
david@audiovisualdevices.com.au> wrote:

> Can anyone assist with "unlocking" XC8 ? Direct email me if preferred.
> David...
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