--- Bob Blick wrote: Yes, it is listed as supported, however there are only 6 or 8 chips listed > as "tested". > Hmmm ... need to learn how to read! > Is there a "programmer test" function? Some of the programs I have used > can test the loopback of data, and allow you to turn Vpp and Vcc on and > off so you can check voltage levels. Yes there is a pin test that enables the relevant pins. This I have done, and all checks out, i.e I have the correct voltage on the relevant pins. So, would my other option would be to use a different linux programmer to try and program the pic? > Cheerful regards, Thank God It's Friday! Have a good one Bob, and thanks for your help. Spiros ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads