> I can't imagine why. That's like deciding to rewrite the kernel so it
> doesn't require GCC to build. AS86 was just a TOOL! We try to use the
> appropriate tool for various purposes when the need arises. The
> appropriate tool to assemble Intel mnemonics is one that understands
> Intel. GAS does not. GAS doesn't even know the way Intel assembly
> should be written, i.e., destination operand first.
IMHO, nasm would have been a much better choice
Jeff
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