as: Machine Dependencies

 
 9 Machine Dependent Features
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 The machine instruction sets are (almost by definition) different on
 each machine where 'as' runs.  Floating point representations vary as
 well, and 'as' often supports a few additional directives or
 command-line options for compatibility with other assemblers on a
 particular platform.  Finally, some versions of 'as' support special
 pseudo-instructions for branch optimization.
 
    This chapter discusses most of these differences, though it does not
 include details on any machine's instruction set.  For details on that
 subject, see the hardware manufacturer's manual.
 

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