Software that translates assembly language into machine language. Contrast with compiler, which is used to translate a high-level language, such as COBOL or C, into assembly language first and then into machine language.
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- What would Windows be without Win32?
- What would Windows be without Win32?Tempting thought......... to design windows without a thought towards backwards compatibility. I'm sure the end product would be a huge improvement.The real question is, would the superiority gained outweigh the deficit of "all new apps." Would business, which just wants the thing to...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-15
- Assembler-based Neural Network Simulator (zip)
- Assembler-based Neural Network Simulator - Matlab source code. ANNS is a neural network simulator based on assembler language with a simple and intuitive Matlab interface. ANNS package dynamically generates ASM code, automatically embedding it into Matlab MEX file Matlab C interface for a fast and highly optimized code for neural...
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- So about that Microsoft licensing
- So about that Microsoft licensingpenny wise and pound foolishIts not about giving $20K to Redmond. Its about users/teachers being productive and getting the work done so that they have more time to focus on the students.Saving $100 for a licence over the life of the software is nothing. Office is...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-02
- What programming language should we teach?
- What programming language should we teach?Re: What programming language should we teach?How about Javascript? No, seriously... it's free, it's cross-platform, it's already available on virtually ANY computer without needing to install anything at all, it's not terribly complicated, and it greatly resembles many of the other languages in use.When it...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-27
- QuickSearch64 (zip)
- Search for a word, sentence or binary code fragment in files/folders/disks.Easy and powerful interface using "target" tool to save search parameters between sessions.The search engine was written in highly optimized assembler for very high performance.Written for 64 bits CPU (PowerPC or x86 Intel, and XMM/Altivec)French and English localisation.OS 10.5 or...
- Software downloads 2008-06-16
- BIt: From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM Mainframe
- From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM Mainframe This is the 4th excerpt from the second book in the Defen series: BIT: Business Information Technology: Foundations, Infrastructure, and Culture Note that the section this is taken from, on the evolution of...
- Blog posts 2008-06-06
- RIP OLPC
- RIP OLPCWintel is a bit - well, 'legacy'Those kids that get XP rather than OSS olpcs will miss out on the rather more interesting experience. Certainly, for learning about computing, XP can hardly be regarded as an honest opportunity.Agree about editing and recompiling software though - it luckily isn't...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-20
- Excess thermal paste causing high temps in MacBook Air (updated)
- Excess thermal paste causing high temps in MacBook Air updatedWell, as they sayToo much of a good thing can be bad.Hacker computerThey must switch the CPU with a hacked CPU.Geek-tech globs it on.Thermal grease is only there to fill...any gaps due to imperfections in the heat sink and the cpu...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-30
- Are there enough suckers in the world to make a market for Mac clones?
- Are there enough suckers in the world to make a market for Mac clones?Apple worshiper!Mac is just a brand. Nothing special. It CAN get better. And what makes you think Apple is God and can't get better. Who says only Apple can? What if someone wants to try harder than...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-22
- Psystar: Hoax or fraud?
- Psystar: Hoax or fraud?Looks like fraud to meIf they're taking prepaid orders but nobody can find their physical location, it's fairly certain it's a con game. In the unlikely event that the business turns out to be legit, I'll be happy to retract and apologize.clarifications. first of all you...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-16
- Police Blotter: Breathalyzer code must be disclosed
- Police Blotter: Breathalyzer code must be disclosedI did much the same thing with photo radarSome years ago, I got a speeding ticket in the mail from a photo radar outfit operating in Anchorage, Alaska. I filed a discovery motion asking for the calibration results and original manufacturer's testing that...
- Discussion threads 2008-01-28
- z/Scope Workbench (exe)
- z/Scope Workbench is an essential set of integrated tools for accessing IBM Mainframes, IBM AS/400 and Unix servers. It includes a multi-host terminal emulator, a remote Code Editor for Windows all and a full FTP client, all in one solution. This is ideal to suite the daily needs of Systems...
- Software downloads 2008-01-10
- Microsoft to build an 'Emacs.Net' text editor
- Microsoft to build an 'Emacs.Net' text editorIts a terminal-based multifunction text editorI think it is going to be advanced text editor which is extendable.What Microsoft really lack is a decent text editor that can be run inside the four wall of the terminal console/Command Prompt. As sysadmin do more and...
- Discussion threads 2007-12-31
- Source Editor (zip)
- This is a simple editor with code coloring. You can edit next types of files: C/C++ (.c, .cpp, .h), C# (.cs), Java (.java), Ix86 Assembler (.asm, .inc), resources (.rc), Xml (.xml, .config), Java Script (.js), Cascading Style Sheets (.css), HTML (.html, .htm), and ASP.NET(.aspx, .asmx, .ascx, .asax). View edited Web...
- Software downloads 2007-12-29
- Html Image Generator (zip)
- This is a plug-in for web applications (.dll file) with examples for using in C/C++, C#, ASP.NET. It generates Html Script for code coloring. It can color next types of files: Assembler(.asm, .inc), C/C++(.c, .cpp, .h), C#(.cs), Java(.java), Resources(.rc), XML (.xml, .config,), CSS (.css), JavaScrip (.js), and ASP.NET files. Version...
- Software downloads 2007-12-29
- Windows Password Cracker (exe)
- Windows Password Cracker is an easy-to-use and fast Windows password recovery software. Features: Program correctly extracts Windows usernames and passwords in national symbol encoding, Support brute force and dictionary password recovery attacks. The program also lets to add users with known LM/NT hashes through the dialog box. Forcing program code...
- Software downloads 2007-12-27
- 8085 Simulator (zip)
- This software simulates the 8085 Microprocessor. It features a very user friendly and intuitive Simulator under Windows, for the 8085 processor. Also includes a built in assembler that translates the given mnemonic code in 8085 code with very efficient error handler and input validator. Also features Single Step Operation for...
- Software downloads 2007-11-20
- Dell's consumer PC disaster
- Dell's consumer PC disasterWord of mouth... I guess it really works. I used to be an advocate for buying Dells as I had no issues with them and tech support was very good back in the 90's and even early this decade. The evil head reared itself when...
- Discussion threads 2007-10-31
- Assembler IDE (zip)
- Assembler IDE is a lightweight developer studio that is aimed to make compiling assembly code easier by automating this process and integration with code editor and debugger. Assembler IDE provides debugging, code editing and compiling with NASM, TASM and FASM. The Assembler IDE is freeware. However, if you like my...
- Software downloads 2007-10-31
- Linux kernel 2.6.23 released with a wee bit of controversy
- Linux kernel 2.6.23 released with a wee bit of controversyVelocityWebdevUnfortunately, fragmentation and forking is a reality in any open project. Developers who like to think they can build a better widget may provide a short-term advancement, but ultimately a long-term headache. The CMS community has seen this for...
- Discussion threads 2007-10-10
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