Re: ptrace(2) PT_STEP changes and gdb

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Subject: Re: ptrace(2) PT_STEP changes and gdb
From: der Mouse <mouse%Rodents-Montreal.ORG@localhost>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:15:24 -0400 (EDT)

> Can't you just version it?  Rename existing PT_STEP to PT_OSTEP or
> something, define PT_STEP with the new value (instead of introducing
> new PT_* name)?

That works for ABI compatability but not API compatability.

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References:
- ptrace(2) PT_STEP changes and gdb
  - From: Joerg Sonnenberger
- Re: ptrace(2) PT_STEP changes and gdb
  - From: Valeriy E. Ushakov

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