> 2) I have just upgraded to MPLAB v8.85: XC32 is just a new name for C32 c=
ompiler?

The XC series compilers (there are also XC8 and XC30) seem to be designed f=
or use with MPLAB-X across multiple platforms --- and appear to use a new l=
icensing model, no longer the buy it once, update forever for free.

I believe the XC series are developed from the Hi-Tech range, which already=
 had a multi-platform development model, and is hence the reason Microchip =
bought Hi-Tech.
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