title: How can I execute MIPS assembly programs on an x86 linux?
body: <p>Are there any command line interpreters or any other set of programs around for x86 linux in order to run MIPS assembly programs?</p>
  
  <p>I'd like to be able to write simple MIPS assembly programs and run them from the console on my local machine.</p>
  
  <p>I know of SPIM but it <strike>requires X Windows</strike> and I'm curious if there are better options out there.</p>
  
  <p>Edit: Turns out it doesn't require X Windows. I still have issues with SPIM.  Not the best in my humble opinion.  Qemu / Cross compiled toolchain is a little more work but I have less quirks.</p>