Robert Sickler wrote:
>
> I am new to the list and new to designing with a microprocessor.
>
> I have purchased a PICSTART Plus but have a bit of a problem.  I do not
> have an open com port to install it on.  COM1 is used by the mouse and COM2
> is used by the modem.  Does anyone know of a workable solution.  There is
> only one physical COM port access on my computer and the mouse is hooked to
> it. I could use this port for programmimng the PIC but if there is an
> easier way than pulling plugs each time I program it would be nice to know
> what it is.

What I do is run one of those cheap A/B DB-25 switch boxes and switch
between modem and programmer.
Used this method for years now.

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