> For real mplab you need to set up a proper windows box (with a legal copy
> of that legacy os) and use as is or headless via vnc from your
> workstation.

        Not at all, AFAIK MPLAB does work under wine, quite well too. While some
support isn't there (ie. USB programmer support) most of the important stuff
works just fine. TTYL

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