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Linux Kernel Developers Considering Removal Of KGDB Debugging Functionality

Merged to the kernel all the way back in Linux 2.6.26 in 2008 was KGDB for improving the kernel debugging experience. KGDB works in conjunction with the GNU Debugger (GDB) to debug the kernel in a…

  • Linux kernel developers consider removing KGDB debugging functionality.
  • KGDB causes issues like getting stuck in NMI context and disrupting timekeeping.
  • Alternative debugging solutions include Qemu's gdb-server and printk() debugging.

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