> For Linux newbie like me, GUIs like GNOME/KDE are easier to use. > As for Wine/DOSEMU, how to run MPLAB/MCC18 working under Wine? PiKDev?? It even supports some standard programmers... JDM included... cheers.. -- with metta, Shawn Tan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist