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Old 03-21-2008, 10:11 PM   #72 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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I can say that if you want a fancy GUI the job for that will be made a lot easier with decent tools, like a graphical IDE and an emulator
In this case, and this is my opinion.... The reason why SG and MID work well is directly related to the fact that there isn't a GUI and the interface isn't fancy... Particularly useful while driving - I don't have the xGauge upgrade for SG, but I can switch over to trip fuel economy without even looking with tactile feedback... That, plus LostCause's original concern about availability of the platform (I can't buy raw components and assemble a palm after the entire unit becomes unavailable)...

Of course, what an individual does is up to the individual But collaborating is a pretty good idea for projects that intend to extend beyond the individual.
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