[CentOS] How do I debug the kernel?

[Mark Hull-Richter]

Okay, if I do it that way, is there a how-to somewhere on this, or does
kgdb come with something like that or am I on my own here?  :-)

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> Using gdb to debug the kernel is not an easy trick. You will need
> a kgdb patch for the kernel, and 2 computers. 1 for running the
kernel,
> and one for the debuger. These computers should be connected using a
> serial (RS232) cable.
> 
> Please take notice I haven't done this since the 2.0 days, so things
> might have changed, but I don't expect they changed much.
>