>Apologies to all for posting what is probably a FAQ, but where do I find
>the schematics for the serial programmer I have seen people asking about?

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>Also, what kind of software do I need to run it?  A parallel one would be
>fine.

rasi.lr.ttu.ee/pub/sis/msdos/pgmtools/pip-02.zip
              /pub/sis/msdos/drivers/com84.zip


cu
  Erik