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> Jean-Louis wrote:
> >
> > I was wondering what the files 'core' are for?
>
> core: after system crash - a memory dump
Nope, a core file is generated by a program crash, a system crash normaly
produces an oops.
You are correct in saying a memory dump, the core file (normaly) contains
the reason why the program crashed, gdb can read the core file and help find
the problem, but gdb is in no way an easy program to use.
>
> >
> > Some are bigger than 10 MB. Can I trash them without any problem?
>
> YES.
If the core file is so large then its possably a program like netscape
causing it.
'gdb -c core' will tell you which program it was, providing you issue that
command in the directory where the core file is located.
>
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Jean-Louis
>
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>
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