I still build a lot of hobby projects with GALs (like
PALs, but
with much more flexible input and output configurations) - I
don't think I've built a Spare Time Gizmos product yet that didn't
have at least one 16V8 or 22V10. Gate Arrays might be handy for
larger projects, but you can still pack a *lot* into a 20 or 24-pin
GAL.
An "easy route" into PAL/GALs would be nice for everyone. I still don't
know where to start :o(