Vic Fraenckel wrote : > 1. I am new to PICs and am in need of a programmer. > 2. Am adding an ICSP interface to my first project's PCB > > I have been looking at available programmers and find that > the most viable solution is the USB interfaced ICSPs. Or, for added flexibility, a serial (RS232) based programmer and an (opitional) RS232<->USB converter (if needed). Then you're fine no matter what interface your PC happens to have. Best Regards, Jan-Erik. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist