Teaches assembly language programs for the IBM-pc as well as the principles of computer operations. also covers the intel 8088 word processor & use of line editor.

Learn the basics of operating systems and architecture in the context of a microprocessor. -- Each book includes a CD-ROM containing Microsoft's MASM Assembly Language Development System version 6.11. -- Provides an extensive link library -- Fully explains how to use the assembler, linker, and debugger. An ideal quick-reference for people who need to brush up on their PC Assembler programming skills, and a quality tutorial for those who already program in C, this complete and fully updated study of assembly language for the IBM-PC covers the basics of operating systems and architecture in the context of a microprocessor. Based on the intel 80 x 86 processor family, it concentrates on the MS-DOS operating system, and provides literally hundreds of short examples that show how assembly language may be applied to useful problems.

Basic features of PC Hardware - Instruction addressing and execution - Examining computer memory and executing instructions - Requirements for coding in assembly language - Assembling, linking, and executing programs - Symbolic instructions and addressing - Program logic and control - Introduction to video and keyboard processing - Disk storage I : organization - Disk storage II : writing and reading files - Disk storage III : INT 21H functions for supporting disks and files - Disk storage IV : INT 13H disk functions - Facilities for printing - Defining and using macros - Linking to subprograms - Program loading and overlays - BIOS data areas, interrupts, and ports - Operators and directives - The PC instruction set.

This introduction to the organization and programming of the 8086 family of microprocessors used in IBM microcomputers and compatibles is comprehensive and thorough. Includes coverage of I/O control, video/graphics control, text display, and OS/2. Strong pedagogy with numerous sample programs illustrates practical examples of structured programming.

A brief survey of the IBM PC; The disk-operating system; Setting up your computer; Assembly language; The debugger; Short but useful programs; Reading disk files; Executing disk files; Executing disk files; Miscellaneous programs; Appendices; Index.