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SubjectRe: core files (was Re: 2.1.131: some quality thoughts)
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> It seems harmless enough, and some people either prefer it or want
> compatibility with whatever else they run. We wouldn't have code
> for other names already if people didn't want it.
>
> Long term, I think the whole core file idea needs to be tossed in
> favor of just starting a debugger.

Firstly you can arrange the debugger trick by catching the relevant
signals in crt0.s (ie the stuff run before main). Secondly core dumps are
useful where a debugger isnt always so handy - with non programmers

Alan


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