At 11:45 AM 4/18/98 -0400, you wrote:
>I have a real basic question:
>
>What's the difference between a 16C84 and a 16F84 as far as program memory
is concerned? I know that the 'C84 has EEPROM and how to program one. But I
don't know what Flash memory is. Is it the same idea as EEPROM, i.e. it can
be programmed, and reprogrammed and retains it memory even when power is
removed?

Yes.

If so, can a 16F84 be plugged into a 16C84 socket with no problem?

Yes.  Can even be programmed as a 16C84, but leave code protection off, if
you want to
be able to verify.