Hi,
I have always used a programmer for the microcontrollers that I've used (PICs) , but now I am using the ATMEGA8 and I need to know the best way to program it without buying a programmer. I've heard about the bootloader and the specifications mention "In-system self-programmable flash" but don't know much about it. Does anybody know the simplest way to set up the microcontroller so that I can easily program it? Is it just through the serial port (UART-RS232)?
Thanks