Re: module (kernel) debugging

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Thu Mar 21 2002 - 17:58:26 EST


> I am new to kernel level development. What are the best ways to debug runtime
> kernel (module).

Your brain 8)

> Are there any third party tools for debugging the kernel.

Several

        kgdb - debug the kernel with gdb from another PC
        kdb - patch for in kernel debugger
        UML - user mode linux (good for fs not so good for driver
                        work)
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