Well for your information, the PET is still my main programming machine. More powerful machines and operating systems just get me confused!
Pet BASIC and 6502 assembly language - what more could one want in life?
Dave,
I have not been programming since about 15 years.
also, I have never touched assembly language.
I would like to start learning seriously the assembly language as it seems fascinating.
I am a little bit confused on modern machines and not really intersted in starting with big processors.
Do you think it could be a good idea to start learning with the 6502 ?
Will I be able to capitalize on this experience if I need to switch on modern computer later ?
It seems to me that this could be a great introduction to concepts and semantic of the language.
Am I right ? I like the fact that the PET seems to be a great learning platform as you can quickly get a good overview of the very basic notions.
On modern computers, I get a little disorientated by he fact that you are more passive ; you can not really play with the system, unless you already have a great experience.
In the case this idea would not be totally crazy nor stupid, should I use the VICE emulator ? Does it reproduce accurately the PET behavior ?
Thank you.
Stéphane.