-=> Quoting James Vahn to Peter Stefanovic <=-
 JV> simplest, yet it can get very complicated. I don't believe there
 JV> is any compelling reason to write in pure assembly, other than to
 JV> get a kick out of it.  :-)
Got two words for you: speed, size.
Older readers (of the pre-Windows era) may recognize these antiquated terms.
BTW, does Hal Hardenbergh agree with you ?
 JV> You can also use DOS's debug.exe as a crude assembler, an old book
 JV> called Assembly Language Primer (Lafore) uses debug to teach the
 JV> basics with.
Or you might use "Assembly language step-by-step" by Jeff Duntemann, one
of my favourite authors when it comes to programming.
Peter
... Welcome to Earth, third big rock from the sun !  
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