Re: Can kdb analyse a kernel hang situation?

[Keith Owens <kaos@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 05:06:37 +0000 (GMT), 
skd <saroj_d@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I am using a kdb-enabled kernel for debugging purpose.
>When I install a faulty driver module and do some IO
>on it I get a kernel hang. I would like to debug it. I
>can enter kdb thru keyboard interrupt after the said
>situation. Can kdb help me debug the hang situation?

kdb can get you into the hung kernel.  Your skills in kernel structure
and code are what will help you debug the hang.  kdb is a debugging
tool, it is not a substitue for knowledge of the kernel internals.

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