Re: Advice Please: Assembly Language Programming Book

From: Randy Howard (spamtrap_at_crayne.org)
Date: 02/23/05

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    In article <GGASd.79531$Yu.62599@fed1read01>, spamtrap@crayne.org
    says...
    > "Randy Howard" <spamtrap@crayne.org> wrote in message
    > news:MPG.1c846ede6147cc8e98a077@news.verizon.net...
    > >
    > > Why on earth would we want dummies writing programs in any language,
    > > much less assembly? We have far too much of that going on already.
    >
    > Ya, you're right. Why the hell would we want anyone else learning assembly language? Why try and
    > encourage new people into programming in assembly language? Assembly language is hard and for a
    > select few only and should remain that way forever. If you're not born into it, we don't want you.
    > I can't believe I even proposed such a stupid idea. I'm such a fucking idiot!

    Charles already nailed the key point here. Most people are aware
    that "dummy" != "new people".

    The idea that any sentient being would intentionally buy a book
    entitled "XYZ for Dummies" is abhorrent. The idea that they
    are often sold in large volume is beyond comprehension. 

    -- 
Randy Howard (2reply remove FOOBAR)
"Making it hard to do stupid things often makes it hard
 to do smart ones too." -- Andrew Koenig
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