dark0s Optik wrote:
But I don't want to program in assembly, but in C language. For
example, I would like to analyze C code of FreeBSD or Linux for
processors. I'm not capable to assemble hardware.
2008/1/21, Matthew Dillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
I think you have deciide exactly *what* you want to program. If
you want to mess around with hardware, e.g. blinking an LED or driving
a LED display or something like that, or build a small controller such
as a thermostat or a hottub controller, then the best way to do that is
to buy an 80x51 series microcontroller. Those things are almost
completely self contained and have a little 8 bit microprocessor on them.
They can't run anything sophisticated but they're the best way to learn
how to program a processor. They are also extremely cheap, in the
$3-$15 range typically. And you can very easily breadboard them.
High-end chips like the ultrasparc, or intel, or amd.... those are very
complex cpus and frankly you are better off simply writing assembly
from inside a real operating system, like DragonFly (or any unix) and
running it that way, instead of on bare hardware.
-Matt
Matt is telling you how to take the first steps if you want to learn and
grow. Shortcuts are few, and none are free. Time, study, and more time
must be invested.
Starting directly with 'C' AND an Operating System port is like trying
to conduct an orchestra and learning to read sheet music in the same
afternoon. All you would produce is confusing noise.
If you are serious - start with Minix. It is has a very small code-base,
was designed specifically as a teaching and learning tool, and has books
to match that explain everything in it.
Bill
