From: J P Morris <b52g AT usa DOT net>
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Subject: Re: Tasm and DJGPP
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 1997 09:19:03 +0000
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Newbie wrote:
> 
>           Is there a way to use assembler routines for DJGPP
> via external method? like using little Tasm program to draw lines
> for example, if so how would one set it up and compile it. Or is
> inline assembly only way to go? Any help will be greatly appreciated
> thx.

If you already know TASM syntax, use NASM instead.
It is free, and produces COFF output files that you can link in.

Be aware that the syntax IS DIFFERENT.  The addressing is changed, and
the assembler directives are all different.

However, it is a quick job to convert from TASM to NASM.
I converted all my graphics library code in under an hour.

If you want to use GAS instead, you'll have to learn the new and strange
syntax, and then re-write your old code.

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