> Comtemplating to buy a BASIC programming software .... AVR (Bascom 
> AVR) since I know BASIC.


A 100% functional except for some debug aspects, 100%  free version of 
BASCOM is available for up to 2k of  output code. It will program 
through eg your STK500. It is a stunningly simple way to get going in 
programming. You can have a LED (or 8) flashing in minutes once you 
get things hooked up. An exceptionally fast easy and cheap way to 
start. BASCOM allows mixed assembler and BASIC statements if desired, 
giving the ultimate in power flexibility and confusion :-). Try it, 
you'll love it. Stunning range of inbuilt functions / subprograms 
allow you to interface to many standard peripherals with a minimum of 
code (or understanding). LCD, PC keyboard, 1 wire devices, I^2C, flash 
cards, and more.



        RM 

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