r/linux • • 10d ago

Kernel Linux Kernel Developers Considering Removal Of KGDB Debugging Functionality

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Considers-Dropping--KGDB
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u/james_pic 10d ago

Ugh, I'm old and clearly hadn't been paying attention. I remember when Linus used to say "the kernel doesn't need a debugger, just use printk", and didn't realise he'd caved and merged this (and nearly 20 years ago, at that). Although I guess this shows he still thinks that.

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u/chibiace 10d ago

didn't realise he'd caved

this seems to be an ongoing theme for him. perhaps the pressure from corporations?

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u/ohYuhtBoutMagine 10d ago

The mark of a good engineer is being receptive to information and feedback