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Re: 64-bit gdb on Solaris 7

Grizel Andrew wrote:
>         1. Can gdb debug 64-bit applications on UltraSparc machines running
>            Solaris 7 ? (The Solaris environment does not allow a 64-bit
>            application to be debugged by a 32-bit application)
>         2. If so, how do I compile gdb as a 64-bit application ?
> 
> I work on a Ultra Sparc (v9) running Solaris 7 and use Sun Workshop Ver 5.

gdb is not very good at debugging applications compiled with workshop
compilers. I had problems with programs that use threads and/or C++.

I don't have any experience with Solaris 7 yet.

  Guenther