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Subject: Re: How do I set a kernel variable? 
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 95 09:02:36 GMT
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J"org Wunsch writes:

>> you'll get an error, because gdb tries to open /kernel for writing, which
>> (for some reason) fails miserably.
>
> /kernel installed by ``make install''?  I think it will have the
> immutable flag set then.

this occurred to me after I sent out the mail.

>> 
>> Maybe we should have a "-w" flag to specify opening the core-file for
>> writing ? Any opinions ?
>
> After reading your description, just this question came to mind.  If
> nobody objects: go for it.

OK, this is a trivial change. I'll do it, if no one objects.

>> 
>> Could you add this tip to the kernel-debug.FAQ, J"org ?
>
> Once my CVS is back, yes.  Otherwise: you've got commit privs, too.

Ah, but I >do not< have commit privs (yet) ! Otherwise, I wouldn't have asked
you to do it.

> I don't mind doing it however.  Will keep you message in my growing
> work queue, as a reminder.

OK, thanks. Could be that I get the change done before you get around to
putting the "evil trickery" into the FAQ. But then, a reference to the "-w"
flag should probably be added to it.

> Jvrg

Using the Umlauts on your keyboard again, eh ? :-)

Gary J.