>>> The real world will also let you
>>> configure the PIC to use LVP, INTOSC and set /MCLR as an i/o pin,
but 
>>> then the real world can lock you out of reprogramming it forever.
>>
>> Not with a propper programmer.
>
> I know I'm probably wrong, but I thought the only workaround for some 
> chips was to place a delay at the beginning of the program before
making 
> use of some of the pins.  How does the programmer get control of the 
> chip before the oscillator starts and the program runs? 

By using the correct enter-programming sequence, check the programming
specs. In most cases this means: Vpp-before-Vdd.

Wouter van Ooijen

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