FPGA VAX update

Rumor has it that Chuck Guzis may have mentioned these words: "Gone" is an oversimplification, but they're certainly not the same company they were 2-3 years ago, especially WRT hardware. :-/ It's still possible to get Motorola 6809's, but Motorola hasn't made any for quite some time. I guess it'll just depend on: 1) how long the NOS stuff will hang around, and/or 2) if anyone purchases licenses to build new VLIW/Crusoe processors. Maybe VIA will start making 'em after the C3 series dies (think: Cyrix). The last time I checked (last year) the eval boards for Crusoe/Efficeon chips were rather expensive for the hobbyist. It'd be cheaper to pick up a Crusoe-based laptop mobo or machine, and use that for a possible platform, altho I'll admit that it's certainly not the *ideal* hacking platform available. Sometimes, one must balance function with cost... Laterz, Roger "Merch" Merchberger -- Roger "Merch" Merchberger -- SysAdmin, Iceberg Computers zmerch at 30below.com Hi! I am a .signature virus. Copy me into your .signature to join in!