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Re: remote kernel debugging over a network



On Sat, Jun 05, 2010 at 04:01:01PM -0400, der Mouse wrote:
> > I have to make a decision about the protocol that will be used for
> > remote kernel debugging.
> 
> > My question is: Should I go with a custom protocol (+ a daemon that
> > proxies to TCP), or should I go with TCP directly?
> 
> My opinion, which is probably worth approximately what you paid for it:
> custom protocol built directly atop Ethernet (ie, not IP-based).
> 
> It seems to me that, for this application, the downsides of TCP
> outweigh the upsides.

It seems to me that something over IP nonetheless would be hugely
convenient...

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