> I am really just starting to kick off with PIC's now, and if
> i might make
> one reccomendation its GET A PROGRAMMER WITH A ZIF SOCKET!!

Bullocks. Who wants a career as DIP-swapper? Get a programmer that
supports ICSP, and a bunch of DIP clips! (or for a low-buget: include an
ICSP connector in your design, or just put the ICSP wires directly into
your solderless breadboard).

Wouter van Ooijen

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