Debugger commands (aix dbx, solaris dbx, linux gdb) abstract debugger commands (aix dbx, solaris dbx, linux gdb) The commands and subcommands for the dbx debug program are located in the commands reference. The dbx command provides a command line editing feature similar to the features provided by korn shell.

The dbx debug program keeps track of the current file, current procedure, and current line. If a core file exists, the current line and current file are set initially to the line and file containing the source. You can use the dbx debug program to examine programs at the assembly language level. You can display and modify memory addresses, display assembler instructions, single-step instructions, set. At that point the dbx debug program prompts for commands. Debugging a core image with missing dependent modules beginning with aix® 5. 3, the dbx program has the ability to examine a core.

At that point the dbx debug program prompts for commands. Debugging a core image with missing dependent modules beginning with aix® 5. 3, the dbx program has the ability to examine a core.