Re: Freescale doesn't want to be bothered

On 20 Apr 2005 17:44:52 -0700, "Tomscale" <jkkoch228@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Actually, we've been watching this thread since the weekend. Thanks for
>offering me an opening to clarify a couple of things.
>
>To anyone who's had a frustrating experience with password restrictions
>on our site: It's a fair cop, and new guidelines have been posted.
>We're listening.


Hey, I thought the rules had changed!

>Authentication also helps us ensure privacy. We have a user agreement
>for the same reason. Actually, legalese can be pretty important -- just
>check out CourtTV!
>
>Thanks for starting the thread. We've enjoyed reading everyone's
>anecdotes -- and believe me, we've got them, too.
>
>Tom, Web grunt



So, I did re-register, posted my question, and got a good answer;
namely that the 68332 is still selling well and should stay in
production for some years. Good: I'm designing another product around
it, 20th or so with this uP now. All I want now is a 3.3 volt, 25 MHz
version and I'll be happy again.

Actually, I've always liked Moto semiconductors and support, but the
password rules seemed absurd. There's hardly a privacy issue here, and
if I want to use "ABC123" or "Password" or "John", shouldn't that be
my choice?

But I think a lot of us think the registration/password thing is often
overdone. When I'm a little cranky, or in a hurry, the idea of filling
out a registration form just to ask a question (or worse, just to see
a data***!) is annoying, so I go somewhere else.

Most distributors now let *anybody* type in a part number on their
home page, and cut directly to a p&a list. That's progress!

Linear Tech is really a pain; trying to get a budgetary price is a
huge hassle. Sensible people like TI and ADI show the price with a
click or none.

John




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