Is Assembly language worth learning

[Deamon J]

Hi,
a while back I bought a book on computing (which I still haven't read yet) but when I was browsing through it looking for useful stuff I found many references to Assembly language, and I thought it vital to learn Assembly language, then I learnt that Assembly langage is different on every processor (apart from a few Intel ones).

Then I found it almost impossible to find things on the internet which said anything assembly language (they all just had links to sites which had links which don't work) and I was wondering is it worth the trouble

As a guy who knows VC++, VC#, Pascal/Delphi, Java(2), HTML(4.0), and VBasic, (and has an unread book on XML and numerous others of language theroy: 3D, Games) I can't realy see much practical use for Assembly language (bearing in mind it is a very uninformed view)

So I ask... is it worth learning... And if yes... can you direct me?

[AllGamer]

Originally posted by Deamon J
Hi,
a while back I bought a book on computing (which I still haven't read yet) but when I was browsing through it looking for useful stuff I found many references to Assembly language, and I thought it vital to learn Assembly language, then I learnt that Assembly langage is different on every processor (apart from a few Intel ones).

Then I found it almost impossible to find things on the internet which said anything assembly language (they all just had links to sites which had links which don't work) and I was wondering is it worth the trouble

As a guy who knows VC++, VC#, Pascal/Delphi, Java(2), HTML(4.0), and VBasic, (and has an unread book on XML and numerous others of language theroy: 3D, Games) I can't realy see much practical use for Assembly language (bearing in mind it is a very uninformed view)

So I ask... is it worth learning... And if yes... can you direct me?

it's a Definite YES, is perfect for a lot of stuff, besides Hacking.

;-)

[PuterTutor]

Exactly, Assembly language lets you get directly to the processor, even if you don't go full into it, it's a really good idea to learn the basics, you will understand alot better how computers work if you do.

[PuterTutor]

And it's really good for hacking.

[Deamon J]

Thx,
did someone tell you guys I had just found a 1527 page doc. on Assembly (Really, no kiddin'!)?!?!?!

OK. Now can you tell me where to find an assembler (I am conntacting the individuals who replied individually since they seem to be very Assembly savvy)