...Ok, point taken. But RST and VDD need to be
connected for programming, and avoiding two
connectors speeds up manufacturing
>no need, see NoTouch at >http://www.8052.com/users/erikm/

How does this avoid two connectors?
I have yet to see serial and power on one connector.

Well, anyway, it is always good to have more
than one solution to a problem. Gives people
the chance to choose for themselves... right Eric?

http://www.airborn.com.au/8051/proghdr.html