DUBLIN--Research and Markets http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7ae193/assembly_language
has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Assembly
Language Step-by-Step: Programming with Linux, 3rd Edition" to their
offering.
“Assembly
Language Step-by-Step: Programming with Linux, 3rd Edition”
The eagerly anticipated new edition of the bestselling introduction to
x86 assembly language
The long-awaited third edition of this bestselling introduction to
assembly language has been completely rewritten to focus on 32-bit
protected-mode Linux and the free NASM assembler. Assembly is the
fundamental language bridging human ideas and the pure silicon hearts of
computers, and popular author Jeff Dunteman retains his distinctive
lighthearted style as he presents a step-by-step approach to this
difficult technical discipline.
He starts at the very beginning, explaining the basic ideas of
programmable computing, the binary and hexadecimal number systems, the
Intel x86 computer architecture, and the process of software development
under Linux. From that foundation he systematically treats the x86
instruction set, memory addressing, procedures, macros, and interface to
the C-language code libraries upon which Linux itself is built.
Serves as an ideal introduction to x86 computing concepts, as
demonstrated by the only language directly understood by the CPU itself
Uses an approachable, conversational style that assumes no prior
experience in programming of any kind
Presents x86 architecture and assembly concepts through a cumulative
tutorial approach that is ideal for self-paced instruction
Focuses entirely on free, open-source software, including Ubuntu Linux,
the NASM assembler, the Kate editor, and the Gdb/Insight debugger.
Includes an x86 instruction set reference for the most common machine
instructions, specifically tailored for use by programming beginners
Woven into the presentation are plenty of assembly code examples, plus
practical tips on software design, coding, testing, and debugging, all
using free, open-source software that may be downloaded without charge
from the Internet.
Executive Summary:
By starting with a complete, accessible picture of the internal
operations of PCs, presenting a systematic approach to the process of
writing, testing, and debugging programs in assembly language, and
providing how-to information for using procedures and macros, this third
edition offers beginners and intermediate programmers a solid and
comprehensive understanding of how to cope with the complexity of
assembly programming. In the past four or five years, Ubuntu Linux has
emerged as the best-supported and most widely used Linux distro, and
Linux differs from Windows in that simple terminal apps may easily be
created in assembly. All the tutorial material in this edition has been
recast for Ubuntu Linux. The NASM assembler is still available and much
improved! and will be retained. The portable and widely used Eclipse
IDE system can be used with NASM and will be used for all tutorial
presentations. The gcc compiler will be used for linking and gdb for
debugging. Both utilities are shipped with Ubuntu Linux and are very
widely used. Linux itself is written in gcc. All software mentioned in
the book is downloadable without charge from the Internet.
Author:
Jeff Duntemann has been writing about computing for over thirty years,
and is the author of numerous books on programming, wireless networking,
and system administration. He has been a columnist in Dr. Dobb's
Journal, and has edited well-known programming publications like PC
Techniques and Visual Developer. After hours, he enjoys blogging,
astronomy, amateur radio, and writing science fiction.
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