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Offers comprehensive coverage of the assembly language used by the Intel family of microprocessors--the most popular, prolific microprocessors on the market today! Used in a broad range of applications in electronics, communications, control systems, and desktop computer systems, Intel microprocessors are particularly diverse. And, because the entire family, including the 80386 and 80486, is based on the 8086/8088, advanced versions are easy to learn once the basic 16-bit processor is mastered. Instructions for each family member are compared and contrasted with the 8086/8088, and text coverage builds on a foundation in real-mode programming, which is compatible with all Intel versions. In addition to fully explaining programming and operation of the microprocessor, 8086/8088, 80286, 80386, and 80486 Assembly Language Programming also explains the programming and operation of the accompanying numeric coprocessor (8087, 80287, 80387, and 80487). A wealth of example programs using the Microsoft Macro Assembler program provides opportunities for students to learn operation of the entire programming environment, including linker, libraries, macros, and both DOS and BIOS functions.