GM '96-'97 ECU?

[Mike Fahrion]

I want to play around with the computer out of a modern GM, but it 
would sure be a lot more convenient to not have it surounded by a  
car...  If I get one from the junk yard, how much extra "stuff" would 
I need to get with it in order to do some basic communications?  Any 
guesses?

My vision to have just the computer, plug it into my own power 
supply, and be able to do some basic work right on my desk.  Am I way 
off?

Thanks
-mike
mfahrion at bb-elec.com