What is the latest preferred choice for a PIC programmer that can=20
program directly from pre-compiled hex files?  Microchip is trying to=20
fade off the PICkit2 (which I love), and replace it with the PICkit3. =20
However, there is only a beta standalone app for that which is buggy and=20
apparently is not going to be supported anymore. I generally prefer to=20
use the manufacturer's tools, but willing to go third party here if I=20
can trust it will be properly supported over time (ie: being updated for=20
better apps).

The intention is that I give pre-built hex files to others to flash=20
firmware and don't want to give out the source code, nor have them work=20
in that environment.  One of the things I've been meaning to do (with=20
the PICkit2) is to build a small embedded system (most prob linux) with=20
a small keypad and LCD interface that would someone select from hundreds=20
(yes, hundreds) of files and it would invoke the PICkit2 to flash the=20
code onto a device.  I can't find anything for the PICkit3 that would=20
let me do that.

Thanks.
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