Mark McDougall wrote: > > AVR is a RISC architecture too, albeit an 8-bit one. Ditto MSP430 > > (16-bit RISC). Nobody would suggest that it is silly to learn these > > assembly languages. > > Silly? Of course not! The best for a newbie? IMHO - not! ?!! AVR is ROUTINELY used in introductory-level educational courses (assembly language).