On 1/30/06, Byron A Jeff wrote: > On Sun, Jan 29, 2006 at 10:26:19PM -0800, James Newtons Massmind wrote: > > > 4. Allows a bootloader (open source) to be loaded into the PIC so that > > future loads are faster, still don't require software, etc... > > Bingo. That's the primary purpose. It can even be used to bootstrap a > traditional programmer if need be for parts who don't support bootloading. > Yes I agree that booloader can be a good option and a simple code dumper like TLVP does have its usage. Take note most new PIC16F device will be "standard Flash" PICs and will not support bootloading. Actually there will be more and more "standard Flash" PICs (16F and 18F) which do not support bootloading as Microchip is pushing low cost PICs. Regards, Xiaofan -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist