It sounds like what you're proposing is the hardware equivalent of an open-
source software project. I've been thinking that the time is right for this kind
of thing. A device programmer seems very appropriate, since it is
something that is of use to people who are capable of contributing to the
project. Perhaps the software and hardware designs can both be distributed
under the GPL, or something like it. That way it is open to both commercial
and non-commercial use with the provisions that enhancements be
contributed back to the project and that it remain open.

>     We have a lot of good software and hardware designers on this site (me
> included, I think :^).
>
>     What about if we join forces and develop an EXCELENT programmer for PICs
> (and maybe Scenix, Atmel etc)?

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                                        William Kitchen
                                        bill@iglobal.net

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