Assembler

volk · 03-18-2003, 06:41 PM

Is assembler the same thing as assembly language? If not, what are the differences between the two?

Hillbillie · 03-18-2003, 06:44 PM

An assembler is the tool you use to convert assembly source code into binary. It's improper to call the language "assembler." It's assembly.

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