> OK, the no demand thing makes sence. But I suppose the real question is:
> for people like us, who are currently dependant on discrete parts, what
will
> we be using in 10 years?
>
>
old surplus DIPs. Yep, the LM324N becomes as rare as a CEM3310 :)
(sorry, this is pick on John Blacet Day)
There is such a huge installed base of thru-hole parts that it will be slow
and gradual, but
like the VESA slot, ISA slot and the 540MB hard drive in PCs,
going...going...gone!!
Folks, NOW IS THE BEST TIME for DIY!! Get going while the getting is good!
Paul S.