Machine code will never be easy to learn, but Steve Kramer here describes it in terms of Basic to good effect, likening the registers to integer variables, etc, and so overcoming the hurdle of comprehending the workings of the CPU. His book also contains several useful appendices and each chapter ends with a summary of the commands introduced. I felt, however, that something didn't quite work. Perhaps it was the informal style that seemed to fall flat too often. Or perhaps it was because even when the main instructions are understood, there's still a long way to go before they can be used to do anything spectacular. Still, if you want to go beyond Basic and are willing to put in some hard work, this book could start you off. John Minson , PCW |
