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This is part of why the Linux kernel needs a kernel debugger. I've worked with other kernels where we can actually observe what is going on using tools (DTrace

This is part of why the Linux kernel needs a kernel debugger. I've worked with other kernels where we can actually observe what is going on using tools (DTrace on Illumos), and problems like this become something that can be tackled directly, without having to go through all this nonsense.

CUViper 12y ago
kgdb, kdb, systemtap, ktap, perf, ftrace, ...
- stusmall 12y ago
  I've even seen a Visual Studio plugin to debug the Linux kernel. No joke. Really looked to just be a layer over kgdb but still.
  - CUViper 12y ago
    I suppose that's sysprogs.com/VisualKernel/ ? I'm amazed that this exists, but more power to them! :)
    - stusmall 12y ago
      That's the one. I'd be worried if there was more than one. Like you said, more power to them. Pretty cool it exists and honestly wouldn't mind trying it sometime.