> I can't switch to microcode because I'm using a
> 16f876A and I don't have the cash flow right now
> to purchase plus.
> I really think someone needs to work on a free or
> opensource IDE for PicBasic

MicroCode Studio (the non PLUS version)

(a) Supports compilation of the 16F876A
(b) Is free for non commercial use

http://www.mecanique.co.uk/software/mcs2300.zip