On the Translation of Machine Language Programs Automatic translation of machine language programs is becoming a highly desirable goal with the advent of new large-scale computers. The pitfalls that make it difficult to achieve completely automatic translations are analyzed, and it is shown that these are primarily of a semantic nature. A semi-automatic procedure for resolving semantic problems is suggested. CACM December, 1965 Gaines, R. S. CA651202 JB March 6, 1978 4:23 PM 1167 5 1167 1167 5 1167 1167 5 1167