FlashPIC - The PIC Programmer Software of choice for Electronics Hobbyists and Enthusiasts - Build your own parallel port hardware from detailed on-site instructions OR use the Dontronics DT-001 kitset programmer board - Supports Windows 3.1x, 95/98/Me,NT and 2000. Should work with XP - not yet tested. - Supports FLASH programming Microchip PIC microcontrollers - principally the 16F84 and 16F87x series. - Designed for standalone use (No need for Microchip's bulky MPLAB software at all).