[Coco] Still having problems with Assembler

[Bob Devries]

Mark McDougal said:

>> I believe that using a native editor/assembler provides a much greater 
>> challenge, and arguable provides a learner with a simpler user interface 
>> to work with.
>
> Ummm... Bob, those two statements appear to be at odds with one another?!?

To explain....
The challenge is for experienced programmers to get the most out of a 
relatively simple Editor/Assembler, while beginners are not overwhelmed by 
the complexity.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark McDougall" <msmcdoug at iinet.net.au>
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Coco] Still having problems with Assembler


> Bob Devries wrote:
>
>> I believe that using a native editor/assembler provides a much greater 
>> challenge, and arguable provides a learner with a simpler user interface 
>> to work with.
>
> Ummm... Bob, those two statements appear to be at odds with one another?!?
>
> Anyway, I can only speak from my experience, as you can from yours. It's 
> about personal preference - no right and wrong - I just find the 
> limitations with the native tools frustrating, ie. speed, editor 
> functionality etc. And being able to single-step the CPU with MESS, have 
> multiple breakpoints, watchpoints, memory windows, assembly listings, etc 
> etc (I find) tends to make life a little easier - once you have gotten the 
> hang of the tools I guess. Sure, using the old tools gives some sense of 
> "how it was", but I opt for increased productivity - time is too short! ;)
>
> Regards,
>
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