I am starting to use GDB, It can take in only executable form programs as argument is it? Or there are other options. I need to use gdb on a non-exe program directly.Can I do it?
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Read the manual, but I think it takes only the executable (*.out, offcourse you …
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I am starting to use GDB, It can take in only executable form programs as argument is it? Or there are other options. I need to use gdb on a non-exe program directly.Can I do it?
Read the manual, but I think it takes only the executable (*.out, offcourse you must build it with debug option).
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its been a long time, but I think you can use it on core files too. If your program produces a core dump you can use gdb on that core file.
jim mcnamara
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Andor and AD are correct. What exactly are you trying to do?
If you can give us an exact requirment, we can tell you what to do.
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