> "If you want simple programmers, what is wrong with those
> JDM/tait coupled with pikdev (Linux) or 
> WinPIC/IC-Prog/WinPIC800/PICPGM/...?
> Why need another one?"

The gradual extinction of (real, not useb-converted) parallel and serial
ports.

> I do not understand what you mean by "no software"? You still needs
> a host downloading software.

Not if the "source" file is in such a format that it can be copied
directly to the serial port. Unfortunatley this requires some hardware
that takes over the timing control from the now absent software.

> I do not understand your rant at all.

I do understand, but I don't think there is a good solution. IMHO good
means:
- works with usb-to-serial (or parallel) converters
- requires none or very simple hardware (IMHO what James shows is not
simple enough)
- (optionally - I think this is less important) requires no host
software

Wouter van Ooijen

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