C++ programmer wants to learn assembly

[Fatboy]

Hey y'all! I don't know nothing about assembly, and really want to learn it! Cos it comes in handy when cracking softwares. Although I DO speak C++, I don't even know what assembly is! So if anyone could kindly offer me a link to an absolute beginner's tutorial, I would be grateful

[Hokutata]

I am the same situation.
Please, please! somebody can help to start?

[Bornish]

I've started by studying the IA32 (Intel Architecture). I would recommend to download the manuals from the following link, and do not try to write assembly before having a quite clear understanding of this documentation (it's one of the best I've seen):
http://x86.ddj.com/intel.doc/386manuals.htm
Next recommended step would be to write some simple inline assembly in a C++ test project (using __asm blocks), and even some complete naked functions (using __declspec(naked) declarator) before trying to build complete applications from scratch.
Other links:
http://www.ziplib.com/emu8086help/8086_instruction_set.html#ROL
http://www.itis.mn.it/linux/quarta/x86/
http://win32assembly.online.fr/tut1.html
http://www.intel.com/software/products/compilers/cwin/cwindows.htm
Stay out of trouble! :D

[Hokutata]

I've started by studying the IA32 (Intel Architecture). I would recommend to download the manuals from the following link, and do not try to write assembly before having a quite clear understanding of this documentation (it's one of the best I've seen):
http://x86.ddj.com/intel.doc/386manuals.htm
Next recommended step would be to write some simple inline assembly in a C++ test project (using __asm blocks), and even some complete naked functions (using __declspec(naked) declarator) before trying to build complete applications from scratch.
Other links:
http://www.ziplib.com/emu8086help/8086_instruction_set.html#ROL
http://www.itis.mn.it/linux/quarta/x86/
http://win32assembly.online.fr/tut1.html
http://www.intel.com/software/products/compilers/cwin/cwindows.htm
Stay out of trouble! :D
Thank you for great help!

[indiocolifa]

you can try Randall Hyde ART OF ASSEMBLY

It's easy for highlevel programmers

http://webster.cs.ucr.edu/

[Fatboy]

Hey thanks you guys! I think before I start anything, I need to know some basic, I mean basic background about assembly. For example, why it is not portable? Is it object orientated? Or procedural? Why is C++ know as higher-level language and assembly is not? What is it then, if not higher-level language?

I really apreciate your help!!!!!

[indiocolifa]

It is not portable because programming assembly = programming for a specific microprocessor and/or architecture... x86 <> MIPS <> PPC.

[cmiskow]

Assembly is low-level (as opposed to high-level) because it deals directly with the nitty-gritty details of how the computer runs a program. Pretty much the only commands available to you are memory and register access, simple math and bit shifting, comparisons and line jumps. A higher level language like C++ hides these details (for the most part) by providing simple commands to declare variables, control program flow, etc., while assembly leaves you to your own devices to implement such things.

[yeohhs]

Here is the URL of another tutorial.
http://www.drpaulcarter.com/pcasm/

Best Regards,
Yeoh
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[Fatboy]

Oh! Thank you verymuch people!