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Inside the Linux kernel debugger

Posted by Hemos on from the don't-violate-SCO dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Here's a good article that shows you how to install and set up the kernel debugger (KDB) to trace Linux kernel execution and examine memory and data structures. The best part is, you don't need a separate machine for debugging."

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  1. Visual debuggers by ObviousGuy · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I have no doubt that KDB is a powerful debugger, but having a GUI would make it even better, IMO.

    This probably comes from my own experience with OS debuggers and Application debuggers (windbg, VC++/Borland C++). Being able to get immediate feedback about program state without having to enter arcane commands is a definite boon.

    Are there any GUI wrappers available for KDB?

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