> just so long as that is updatablle via the PC somehow > which basically means your back at square 1 again. > > though i spose one could hack up some kind of "screen flash" code or > some such but it really seems to be going to alot of trouble to avoid > something which isnt that bad in the first place? I think you've touched on something, Jake, and it's given me an idea. How about we connect to the NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK and SCROLL LOCK on the keyboard to program our PIC? Or are they planning to take them away from us, too? Cheerful regards, Bob -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist