If you have XP SP1 or have installed the .NET Framework you also get the compilers and other tools you need to build .NET based Windows, console or web programs. If you want an IDE, several flavors are available free at the MSDN web site. -Chris -----Original Message----- From: James Newtons Massmind [mailto:jamesnewton@massmind.org] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 11:36 AM To: 'Microcontroller discussion list - Public.' Subject: RE: [EE] I say it is spinach . . . HOLY POOP! Windows XP has EDLIN! I'm totally blown away... That wasn't there in 98, I'm sure. And I don't think it was in NT, but I'm not sure. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist