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72 | kgdb is a source level debugger for linux kernel. It is used along | 72 | kgdb is a source level debugger for linux kernel. It is used along |
73 | with gdb to debug a linux kernel. The expectation is that gdb can | 73 | with gdb to debug a linux kernel. The expectation is that gdb can |
74 | be used to "break in" to the kernel to inspect memory, variables | 74 | be used to "break in" to the kernel to inspect memory, variables |
75 | and look through a cal stack information similar to what an | 75 | and look through call stack information similar to what an |
76 | application developer would use gdb for. It is possible to place | 76 | application developer would use gdb for. It is possible to place |
77 | breakpoints in kernel code and perform some limited execution | 77 | breakpoints in kernel code and perform some limited execution |
78 | stepping. | 78 | stepping. |
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93 | <chapter id="CompilingAKernel"> | 93 | <chapter id="CompilingAKernel"> |
94 | <title>Compiling a kernel</title> | 94 | <title>Compiling a kernel</title> |
95 | <para> | 95 | <para> |
96 | To enable <symbol>CONFIG_KGDB</symbol>, look under the "Kernel debugging" | 96 | To enable <symbol>CONFIG_KGDB</symbol> you should first turn on |
97 | and then select "KGDB: kernel debugging with remote gdb". | 97 | "Prompt for development and/or incomplete code/drivers" |
98 | (CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL) in "General setup", then under the | ||
99 | "Kernel debugging" select "KGDB: kernel debugging with remote gdb". | ||
98 | </para> | 100 | </para> |
99 | <para> | 101 | <para> |
100 | Next you should choose one of more I/O drivers to interconnect debugging | 102 | Next you should choose one of more I/O drivers to interconnect debugging |