We all probably know that for ultimate control and maximum performance, you need assembly language. No matter how good your compiler is, you’ll almost always be able to do better by using your human ...

Software conversion tool Relogix/86 from MicroAPL Ltd takes 80×86-family assembler source files and automatically re-codes them in readable, maintainable C. The new product follows the launch last ...

Segements are a nasty evil, and their usage varys depending on what mode you are in.<br><br>In Real (8086) mode, the processor uses segments as part of its memory addressing routines. A segment is a ...

In a nutshell: If you've got an ancient PC sitting around collecting dust, there's a lightweight operating system that can breathe new life into your machine. KolibriOS is a remarkably small and zippy ...