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Assembly or C, C++

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Is it possible to write an everyday usable,stable,modern OS using assembly only,or is C c++ better suited?
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Re: ASSEMBLY OR C,C++?

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Is it possible to write an everyday usable,stable,modern OS using assembly only,or is C c++ better suited?
Short answer: yes. :wink:



Long answer: The first half is always true, the second half is subjective and depending on the person asking and the person asked, with the majority answering "yes".
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