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'''gdbserver''' is a computer program that makes it possible to remotely [[Debugging|debug]] other programs<ref>[http://ftp.gnu.org/old-gnu/Manuals/gdb-5.1.1/html_node/gdb_130.html GDB Manual]</ref>. Running on the same system as the program to be debugged, it allows the [[GNU Debugger]] to connect from another system; that is, only the executable{{whatClarify|date=June 2010}} needs to be resident on the target system, while the source code{{whatClarify|date=June 2010}} and a copy of the binary file{{whatClarify|date=June 2010}} reside on the developer’s local computer.

== How It Works ==

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#:It then listens for connections on the port.

# <code>gdb</code> is run on the host, with the arguments:

#* The path and filename of the executable{{whatClarify|date=June 2010}} (and any sources{{whatClarify|date=June 2010}}) on the host, and

#* The IP address and port number needed for connection to the target system.

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== Notes ==

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== References ==