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Subject: Re: Remote kernel debugging in FreeBSD using serial communication
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On Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:57:10 -0800 (PST)
Kamlesh Patel <shilp.kamal@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I am trying remote kernel debugging in FreeBSD using serial
> communication. I got the following link.
> 
> http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/aix/library/au-debugfreebsd.html#list1
> 
> My problem is my developing and target system does not have DS25
> female port.
> 
> Anyone have any idea about Remote kernel debugging in FreeBSD using
> DS9 F/F Serial cable or any other remote debugging idea?
>

Have you tried following the link about 9-pin null-modem cables on
the above page?

Is there a particular problem? If you go to PC World, or equivalent, a
null modem cable will have 9-pin connectors.