> Hi
>         Could anyone tell me what printf does in the Hi-Tech C compiler
> where does the serial data come from i.e (is it software generated on the
> 84's and hardware on the UART pics) and are there any #defines for this
> command. The manual is written as if it were for a PC compiler not pic.
> And
> how do I set the config bits I know it is _CONFIG but what do I place
> after
> it to make it xt_osc and wdt_off on a 16F877. The makers of the compiler
> should have a section for learners of C. I believe that if you wish to
> learn
> a language you must have the best tools and I thought the HI-Tech was the
> one, but I think I was sadly mistaken.
>
>                             Thankyou
>                                             Les
>
Les, I think you are mistaken.  The HiTech complier is one of the best C
compilers for the PIC.  It is a proffesional tool, designed for proffesional
users.  That isn't to say a hobbiest couldn't use it, but starting with this
compiler as your first ever C experience will be frustrating.  Learn C, by
getting a decent reference book and by using a DOS compiler and then start
on the PIC's.  Then you will appreciate what a powerfull tool PIC C really
is.

Regards

Mike Rigby-Jones