# Welcome

**Welcome to the official Lab Manual for the 2025-2026 edition of the Computer Organization course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.**

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This set of documents should be your guide to the Lab part of the course. It not only describes the available Lab assignments but may also serve as a handbook for the basics of Assembly programming.

> "The Lab Manual is an indispensable companion to all those who are keen to make sense of life in an infinitely complex and confusing Universe..."
>
> \- someone important probably

It is advised to follow the indicated order of the pages, however, the layout of the Manual should also facilitate quick access to specific pages or topics if needed.

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The information provided in this manual has been prepared with careful consideration and based on diligent research; however, it is important to note that the accuracy and applicability of the content may vary and should be independently verified for specific circumstances.
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