Debugging The Linux Kernel Using Gdb

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Debugging arm linux kernels using gdb

The majority of day to day kernel debugging is done by adding print statements to code by using the famous printk function. People use printk it as it is relatively simple and effective technique to use.

and work most of the time. One reason for using these ancient techniques this can probably be found in the roots of the Linux kernel (i386) and the tools available to debug those.On the Embedded side we are better served with hardware assisted tools to debug software.