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| − | '''Machine code''' is a sequence of binary numbers that control a central processing unit ([[CPU]]). On very early computers, machine code was the language used to program computers. Since the 1960s, however, [[computer software]] is commonly written in a higher level language such as C, Java, | + | '''Machine code''' is a sequence of binary numbers that control a central processing unit ([[CPU]]). On very early computers, machine code was the language used to program computers. Since the 1960s, however, [[computer software]] is commonly written in a higher level language such as C, Java, [[FORTRAN]], and assembly language. |
For many CPUs, Machine code is generated from assembly language via an assembler, or sometimes directly from higher level languages such as C. | For many CPUs, Machine code is generated from assembly language via an assembler, or sometimes directly from higher level languages such as C. | ||
Revision as of 17:59, August 15, 2007
Machine code is a sequence of binary numbers that control a central processing unit (CPU). On very early computers, machine code was the language used to program computers. Since the 1960s, however, computer software is commonly written in a higher level language such as C, Java, FORTRAN, and assembly language.
For many CPUs, Machine code is generated from assembly language via an assembler, or sometimes directly from higher level languages such as C.