Re: problems attaching to a process running in sparc-Solaris 8

[Andrew Gaylard]

Vince Goh wrote:
> Hi Andrew,
>    Thanks for the response.  I am using gdb version 4.16
> (sparc-sun-solaris2.5).  Let me correct myself, the debugger was able to
> attach but the breakpoints don't work.  This operation works when I compile
> my PLI code in static mode where there is an executable.  Also I am unable
> to use "sharedlibrary libpli.so" in the command line to load my output dll
> file during the time the simulation ran in the attached process.  It seems
> this version does not support loading of shared libraries?
>
> The following sequence was performed:
>
> 1.   Started up my simulation.
> 2.   Started up DDD within the same localhost.
> 3.   Selected "Load program" in the "file" menu to load my dll, "Libpli.so".
> 4.   Selected "Open source" to load my source file under debug.
> 5.   Set breakpoint at point of interest.
> 6.   Attched to process using the "attach to process" entry in the "file"
> menu.
> 7.   Type "sharedlibraries libpli" at command line.
>      At this point, "info shared" shows "No shared library is attached".
> 8.   Type "run" to continue running the simulation.
>
> Simulation ended with the debugger NOT breaking at breakpoint.
>
>
> If you could shed some light, I 'll appreciate.

This may be a problem with gdb -- 4.16 is quite old, and some of
the older ones did have problems with shared libraries.

If you use gdb stand-alone, does the operation work?
If not, then this is a gdb issue.

Andrew.