G'day all,

I'm a computer technician in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
I trained as a radio tech in the RAAF and then as a Computer Tech Also in the
 RAAF.
I am interested in computer control systems. I worked for Honey in the
 Industrial Service Division for 4 years so I have a working
knowledge of Process Control.
I am currently working on project that use the parallel printer port of a pc for
 control.
I would like to learn about the world of PIC. I have more than 20 years
 experience with electronics and 18 years experience with
computers. I have found a few FAQs on the net but they only seem to cover a bit
 of history.
1: Where do I start?
2: What do I need?
3: Is there a better, easier, cheaper PIC?

That will do for now, Thanks,

Cliff Rogers.    absolute@tpgi.com.au