Lpc2000

Hello, I am new to the lpc200x world.. and Am looking to move over from my AVR tools.

I am also a cheap college student.. so price is an issue on getting new hardware/software.

What do you'll think the best options are for getting started?

I am thinking get the 
-$29 lpc200x kit I saw discussed on this board (Basically an lpc on a small pcb then the pcb has 5 or 6 connects on the end so I can use it on a breadboard)
-getting a 2k point+ bread board
-realtek ethernet chip
-pcb carried board for realtek check to convert from SOIC to pdip


I honestly wouldn't mind spending 50 or 60$ on a solution... but most of the solutions are 50-60$ and don't give me that much more functionality than this little $29 kit.. (they add a max232, and I already have one)


Also,
what is the best free GNU C compiler for this?
Where can I get an inexpensive programmer cable?
Are there any free libs (I know with the AVR, everyone uses the proycon lib.. and it can do tons)




many thanks!
Lee

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