Dave VanHorn wrote: > The list is at atmel.pic.co.za I also have an atmel list at egroups.com > As for compilers, I couldn't help you much there, I do it in assembler. > Jack Tidwell has a free basic compiler that's probably very good. (I've seen > his assembler :) There is a new free Basic Compiler and free zero parts programmer for AVR's at: http://www.dontronics.com/runavr.html Don't start with the 1200, start with the 2313, it has a UART. PIC C Compilers, and old review at: http://www.dontronics.com/ccs.html have attempted to get it upgraded, but to no avail. input wecome. Also see: http://www.dontronics.com/piclinks.html#soft Don McKenzie mailto:don@dontronics.com http://www.dontronics.com World's Largest Range of Atmel/AVR and PICmicro Hardware and Software. Free Basic Compiler and Programmer http://www.dontronics.com/runavr.html