Binary code and files

JamesBart · 11-23-2006, 11:54 AM

i dont get what they are. can someone explain this to me in simple terms then i might get it. i just checked wikipedia but i dont really understand it. how do you make binary files? or write the code?

SirKenin · 11-23-2006, 12:29 PM

You don't. You do it with assembly language and an assembler.

JamesBart · 11-23-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirKenin

You don't. You do it with assembly language and an assembler.

and whats that?

Markware17 · 11-23-2006, 05:41 PM

Ahh...good old ASM (Assembly).

Assembly is probably the lowest level (next to hardware level) computer language out there. ASM is not used very much any more by professional programmers that have moved on to languages like C++. But ASM and even the language C are great for coding hardware drivers, software that targets specific pieces of hardware, and even operating systems. The Linux kernel is an example of an operating system coding in C with some ASM at the core of the kernel...if that makes sense. Basically, ASM gives you complete control over the hardware. With that said, one can do massive amounts of damage if they are not careful about what they are doing

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Check out Wikipedia for a full explanation of the language: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language

JamesBart · 11-23-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markware17

Ahh...good old ASM (Assembly).

Assembly is probably the lowest level (next to hardware level) computer language out there. ASM is not used very much any more by professional programmers that have moved on to languages like C++. But ASM and even the language C are great for coding hardware drivers, software that targets specific pieces of hardware, and even operating systems. The Linux kernel is an example of an operating system coding in C with some ASM at the core of the kernel...if that makes sense. Basically, ASM gives you complete control over the hardware. With that said, one can do massive amounts of damage if they are not careful about what they are doing

.

Check out Wikipedia for a full explanation of the language: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language

i get it now. thanks!

SirKenin · 11-23-2006, 06:59 PM

When I first did programming, I programmed in ASM. One of my finest moments was making a 3 dimensional rotating, multi-color cube that I could rotate in any direction with the keyboard.

calumn · 11-23-2006, 07:05 PM

ASM is kinda old so me (14) has never used it.
My uncle used it, he finds it easier than c++ and stuff.

Markware17 · 11-23-2006, 07:09 PM

If you ever learn assembly, you'll have no questions about the mysterious things that take place when your computer executes a program

. I first taught myself ASM and then went on to C and C++ and I too find assembly to be very straight forward.

JamesBart · 11-23-2006, 07:51 PM

Thanks for that guys. im finally got what its all about and the coloured cube sounds wicked! i might have a lok ito some programming if i get the time and see what all of the fuss is about :-)

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JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,338	Binary code and files i dont get what they are. can someone explain this to me in simple terms then i might get it. i just checked wikipedia but i dont really understand it. how do you make binary files? or write the code?

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Markware17 Silver Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: I'm not sure exactly, they keep me locked up in some remote data center. Posts: 136	Ahh...good old ASM (Assembly). Assembly is probably the lowest level (next to hardware level) computer language out there. ASM is not used very much any more by professional programmers that have moved on to languages like C++. But ASM and even the language C are great for coding hardware drivers, software that targets specific pieces of hardware, and even operating systems. The Linux kernel is an example of an operating system coding in C with some ASM at the core of the kernel...if that makes sense. Basically, ASM gives you complete control over the hardware. With that said, one can do massive amounts of damage if they are not careful about what they are doing . Check out Wikipedia for a full explanation of the language: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_language __________________ CRC failed...the end is near.

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Markware17 Silver Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: I'm not sure exactly, they keep me locked up in some remote data center. Posts: 136	If you ever learn assembly, you'll have no questions about the mysterious things that take place when your computer executes a program . I first taught myself ASM and then went on to C and C++ and I too find assembly to be very straight forward. __________________ CRC failed...the end is near.

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SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	You don't. You do it with assembly language and an assembler.

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JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,338	Thanks for that guys. im finally got what its all about and the coloured cube sounds wicked! i might have a lok ito some programming if i get the time and see what all of the fuss is about :-)

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