NASM - The Netwide Assembler
NASM Forum => Other Discussion => Topic started by: dkennell on April 12, 2019, 09:30:42 PM
-
Hi there!
I'm completely new to the forum, NASM and actually assembly in general. I'm just curious as to which 'net' is being referred to in 'Netwide Assembler.' Sorry for such a noobish question, I'm just really curious. Thanks so much!
-
Hi dkennell.
Welcome to the Forum.
"Netwide" essentially means that it runs on both DOS and Linux - and other platforms. When Nasm was first written, it was a big deal. Today it is common. Doesn't mean anything really.
Best,
Frank
-
Ahhh, I see - that makes a lot of sense. I really like knowing why things are named what they are, so finally understanding that is a relief for me. :) Thanks so much for your help, Frank!