Re: [PATCH 0/39] NLKD - Novell Linux Kernel Debugger

From: Randy.Dunlap
Date: Wed Nov 09 2005 - 12:06:10 EST


On Wed, 9 Nov 2005, Jeff Garzik wrote:

> Jan Beulich wrote:
> > The following patch set represents the Novell Linux Kernel Debugger,
> > stripped off of its original low-level exception handling framework.
>
>
> Honestly, just seeing all these code changes makes me think we really
> don't need it in the kernel. How many "early" and "alternative" gadgets
> do we really need just for this thing?

On the surface I have to agree. However, if Jan wants feedback
on the patches, that's a reasonable request IMO.
(but they need to be readable via email so that someone
can comment on them)

At a quick blush, I would guess it has as much chance as
kdb does (or did) for merging.

--
~Randy
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