[Andrew] picked up a handful of these big STC 8051 chips for a song and dance. The problem he has with them is the clunky VB6 programming software that only wants to run on a Windows box.

Dubbed the Pro8051+TM, the CPU soft core is 100% machine-code compatible with the industry standard 8051, and is based on a patented, real-time monitor architecture that allows non-intrusive, ...

FlashRunner™ In-System Programmer (ISP) line from SMH Technologies supports 8051s from CAST; Live 8051 programming demo running in CAST’s DAC booth Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA and Villotta di Chions, ...