Hello Terry,

t>>The fact that people provide there time and knowledge , picbasiacally for free, is, fantastic. Stop and Think about what other people have done, what they provide, and how they do it. We learn by what others have done. That is how you learn to invent these days, by improving.... and trying do it better yourself. (and I am only a beginner!)<<

Wecome to the forum...Its great to see you out there. What you have said is true... Its impossible to have the "Perfect" Compiler. What fits me, may not fit you. But to have a versital <sp> compiler like PBP is wonderful. Granted it may be expensive, but It is well worth it.

www.compilespot.com is a great place to see what the compiler can do. You are allowed only 900 byes of code, but that is enough to do many projects....if you leave out the comments.

We have many different kinds of talents here...We have professionals, as well as hobbiests. Some of us come from different backgrounds. I started out programming the Philips chips... all in assembly. I remember burning 25 min under a UV light, and hoping the chip was completely erased, because if it wasn't....it would not program. Then you were only allowed about 20 or so programmings per chip... and they were dead....at 15 to 20 dollars a piece...that was tough to swallow. <g>. I still have a Philips programmer that works... but it is getting dusty <g>.

Then I need a chip for a little invention I came up with...And decided to try these PIC chips...I have loved them ever since. Great powerful little chips, wonderful people, great compiler, This Flash Mem is wonderful. Price of the chips is darn cheap! All together the board and people are a wonderful group. To me that takes the cake.

Dwayne