> I downloaded the Beta a long time ago, and got a friend to write a 17C42 or
> some such device with the code.

Do you still possess the downloaded file or could make a copy of your 17?

> From memory, I got mine from Newfound Electronics, try

They don't support the PICSTART any more, they rather sell their own
programmers.

> I understand that Don McKenzie may have access to these as well....But he's
> probably Emailed you by now.

No, I emailed him before asking in this list but didn't get a positive
reply.

cheers
Thomas