On Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:03:23 -0500, Matthew Vanecek <mev0003@unt.edu>
said:
> I've read about and have the kdb patch, but I think that patch defeats
> it's very purpose. Patching the kernel like that makes changes to the
> kernel, no matter how subtle.
The kdb patches have absolutely no impact on the main kernel code paths
if you compile with -fomit-frame-pointer. kdb is initiated only when an
OOPS is detected or if a certain character is input on the console. The
ikd patches add instrumentation all through the kernel, but kdb does
not.
--Stephen
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