If I might, I'd like to make two observations about this thread. 1. It seems to me that when one member of this list asks for recommendations about vendors, it is not unreasonable for another contributing member of the list to simply raise their hand and say "Hey, don't forget about us!" I don't consider a response to a question the same as blatant unsolicited advertising. If the rest of this list feels differently, then I analogize to you all. 2. Several people have taken positions that, frankly, we don't agree with. It seems to me we should have the opportunity to respond without being chastised for "advertising." Case in point: Several people have suggested that outside PCB design vendors must be physically close, and close contact is required. At some fear of criticism, I will point out that several of our high-speed customers are on the East coast, some distance away from our Bellevue, WA. location, and there have been no problems at all with distance! (At further risk, I might add that when good people work with good people, distance is not an issue at all.) Sorry if this type of communication offends any of our gurus. Doug Brooks ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu