At some point in the past "Suzy Deffeyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi all, > > I'm trying to debug an xfree86 module i'm writing using valgrind and would > really > > like to use the --gdb-attach=yes option. However, when valgrind asks if > > i'd like to launch gdb, no matter what I type, valgrind doesn't seem to be > receiving > > the input, and so gdb is not launched. I've tried using --input-fd to no > avail. It seems as > > if the X server just closes all open fds when it starts? > > Richardo- > hi suzy, > I've found older versions of gdb don't work, so you might try a newer gdb. true. But in this case, gdb does work, the problem is launching gdb from valgrind. Valgrind wants confirmation from me, and I can't give it (i belive it's because X is blocking user input). > Also, did you try on the valgrind mailing list? > no, not yet. I decided to ask here first, since it appears to be a xfree86 specific problem. Other programs work fine :( > Valgrind is an awesome tool, it's saved my rear end numerous times. yes indeed, same here!! thanks for your reply, ricardo _______________________________________________ Devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/devel
