Introduction to computing; Binary arithmetic and the 360 control unit; Introduction to programming; Using the registers; Program and job structure; The memory; Using the memory; Machine language: memory addresses; Branching and loop control; Character manipulation; Machine language and the program status word; Program debugging and testing; Subroutine linkage; Bit manipulation; Data forms and conversion; Decimal arithmetic; Input / Output programming; Macro programming and control of the assembler; Floating-point arithmetic; Fancy instructions.

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.

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.

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.