Mail Archives: djgpp/1997/01/07/20:35:33
Once upon a time (on 7 Jan 97 at 18:42) Benjamin D Chambers said:
> I've said it before, and I'll say it again...
> AT&T syntax makes more sense and is easier than Intel.
> YES, I did start on Intel (a few _years_ before using AT&T syntax,
> actually.) If you know ASM, it shouldn't take more than a day or two
> to get the basics, and after a week you shouldn't have any problems
> (unless you use _really_ cryptic code).
>
> I don't mean to rant at people, especially those having trouble, but
> I wish they would give something a try before complaining that they
> won't or it's too hard or they can't believe it or whatever.
I can only second that. I also started on Intel and used it for a few
years. More that year ago I started to use DJGPP and found GAS syntax
much more intuitive and 'natural'. Now I have problems reading
TASM/MASM code ;-)) And I also don't understand how one can complain
on anything without giving it a good chance. I, for example, decided that I don't
like Pearl, but it was after I wrote a few lines with it. For me it's
just avoidance of effort - I don't mean to offend anybody - and I
could never understand that kind of attitude. If anybody feels
offended with what I wrote - sorry, that's what I think...
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