> 1. I understand the idea of a bootloader, can someone with experience in
> that area please supply me some info on implementing a bootloader section
> for f873/f877 or point me in good direction.

http://www.xs4all.nl/~wf/wouter/pic/wloader
and of course the f877 datasheet (real men don't need any other
documentation)
btw did you check techref?

Wouter

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