parallel port interfacing - 16f84

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hello all,
I want to read some data from the parallel port of my PC, the data would be in the from of strings. After some research I came to know that parallel port sends data bitwise (set of 8 bits). Now I do not know how to read each bit. Would it require the use of buffer IC's?
I don't know how to do it. Any help is solicited.
My target uC is 16f84
Thanks.

Parallel port operation is well document throughout the Internet, literally millions of hits on a Google search as well as here.
As far as using an 'F84, how many bits do you plan on transferring at a time?
8 bits is going to be a bit difficult and still have enough pins left over to control....anything...
How much other PIC programming have you done so far?