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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andor 25 Posting Whiz in Training
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).
Ancient Dragon 5,243 Achieved Level 70 Team Colleague Featured Poster
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 19 Junior Poster
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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