how asm'compiler should I use?

[edgarasm]

I don't know exactly what asm's compiler I should use to learn assembly language. I've tried out TASM and NASM but I am getting a bit confused about what is the best to begin. Somebody could give me some tip about?

 

[Walid]

Dear friend,
The first tip I want to give you is NOT to say compiler while you talking actually about ASSEMBLER. The assembly language is not compiled one.

If you running windows, try to run search for ML.EXE, it is the new assembler from Microsoft. To be honest with you I don't know id it comes with Windows or VC++ 6.0 Processor Pack, but any ways it is easy to figure it out just type ML as a DOS command.

If you will right 32 bit apps, don't link with the new linker, instead download the old one from Micrsoft. Walid Magd
Engwam@Hotmail.com

 

[jorgon]

There is a list of free assemblers at:-

http://asmjournal.freeservers.com/lynx.html#asm

I'm not allowed to say which I think is best since I wrote one of them.
Jeremy Gordon

 

[rmole]

for me i think TASM is the best, but it is better to try others yourself, A86 and MASM

 

[lionelhill]

I find I tend only to use the very basic features of tasm, which are much the same in all assemblers anyway. Which is best depends mostly on what you intend to use it for.
BUT!! Have a look at other things that may or may not come in the package. Disassemblers and profilers are very important tools.

 

[CubeE101]

I would (and did) go with TASM...

it seems to be pretty-widely used...

So you can get support through more people...

I messed with nasm a little but never really got interested...

I prefer Borland products (2nd to microsoft products) anyways...

Good Luck with your decission

Have Fun, Be Young... Code BASIC
-Josh Stribling

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[FurqanAhmed]

Bringing the thread up again...

I cant download MASM from microsoft website, I search microsoft site for "MASM download" and "MASM", it provides a link for processor pack for Visual Studio 6.0 VC++ but the link doesn't work. I need a free assembler that is widely used so that I can get help. I would prefer MASM because the book I'm using is based on it, can anyone please help me.

take care


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[CubeE101]

check here... (I think)

http://www.maxcode.com/downloads

I'm not sure about MASM but they should have TASM which is Borlands version (Turbo ASM) and IS compatible with Micosofts Ver (Macro ASM)...

I think the direct link is...

http://www.maxcode.com/downloads/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=962

Have Fun, Be Young... Code BASIC
-Josh Stribling

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[FurqanAhmed]

Thanks a lot CubeE101, but will TASM 2.01 assemble code written for MASM 6.15? I have two assemblers now
1. NASM (Windows 32 bit and DOS 16 bit)
2. TASM

which one is closer to MASM 6.15.

Thanks again CubeE101.

take care

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