Future of ic's (DIL versus SMD)?

[Rick Jansen]

In message <9608308441.AA844101432 at ccrelay.fibermux.com> you write:

>      He said that the dual-in-line package is here to stay

Well, that sounds sort of ok...

>      They do make sockets for SM parts, to fit them into thru-hole 
>      patterns. They're not cheap, however.

When something is made in big enough quantities prices will
come down. I hadn't thought of this solution yet. Maybe 
a small tool could be marketed which will solder thin wires
to SMD's, so they can be used for diy or breadboarding
purposes. Should I copyright this? :)

Thanks for the info!

Rick Jansen
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