Been on the list a few weeks now, trying to figure out where to
begin.  My first question was about PICs in general and I appreciated
the responses I got.  But I'm fast learning that I have a lot of
ground work to accomplish before I get into PIC's.  I think I want to
start learning about control using the XT sitting on my desk at home.
 Maybe write some BASIC to control a stepping motor, then advance to
learning about Assembly-type languages.  From there, move into the
PIC world.  So my request for advice is about rudimentary stuff:  do
you know where I can direct my looking to find out about writing code
that uses the parallel or serial port on my XT?  If you care to
reply, feel free to write me direct, rather than clutter up this good
list with something nearly off-subject.  Thanks.
Carl Connett
Manufacturing Services
DaySpring Cards
PO Box 1010
Siloam Springs, AR  72761
Phn: 501.549.9251
Fax: 501.524.8813

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