Re: [OT] Learning MIPS ISA using GCC and Debian
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>---- Original Message ----
>From: amit.uttam@gmail.com
>To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
>Subject: Re: [OT] Learning MIPS ISA using GCC and Debian
>Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:19:59 -0700
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>>On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:55:03 -0400
>>Jerry Stuckle <jerry@smartechhomes.com> wrote:
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>>> I would say that is one of the worst ways to learn MIPS. A good
>>> compiler will have numerous optimizations, and the resultant code
>may
>>> bear little resemblance to the original C. Even if you disable
>all
>>> optimizations, programming style will differ between that
>generated by
>>> the C compiler and what you write directly in MIPS.
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>>> Better to learn the instruction set, registers, etc. without
>trying
>>> shortcuts. You'll be much better off in the long run.
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>>Thanks for the advice. I guess you're right. I didn't consider that
>>aspect of it.
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>>Amit
I concur. I have taught ISAs for both Motorola and Intel and IMO the
best way is to write lots of assembly code.
Larry
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