Re: [patch, rfc, rft] Multi-threaded single-step vs. breakpoint problems (prepare_to_proceed)

["Ulrich Weigand" <uweigand@de.ibm.com>]

Daniel Jacobowitz wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 03, 2007 at 06:54:34PM +0200, Ulrich Weigand wrote:
> > ChangeLog:
> > 
> > 	* infrun.c (stepping_past_breakpoint): New global variable.
> > 	(stepping_past_breakpoint_ptid): Likewise.
> > 	(prepare_to_proceed): Add STEP parameter.  Do not check for Ctrl-C.
> > 	Only switch threads if we need to single-step over a breakpoint hit
> > 	in the previously selected thread.  If stepping, remember previous
> > 	thread to switch back to in STEPPING_PAST_BREAKPOINT[_PTID].  Call
> > 	switch_to_thread instead of copying its contents.
> > 	(proceed): Pass STEP to prepare_to_proceed.  Always set ONEPROC if
> > 	prepare_to_proceed returns true.
> > 	(init_wait_for_inferior): Reset STEPPING_PAST_BREAKPOINT.
> > 	(context_switch): Call switch_to_thread.
> > 	(handle_inferior_event): Switch back to previous thread if requested
> > 	in STEPPING_PAST_BREAKPOINT[_PTID] by prepare_to_proceed.
> > 	* gdbthread.h (switch_to_thread): Add prototype.
> > 	* thread.c (switch_to_thread): Make global.
> 
> No one else has commented on this patch in the last month; I think you
> should probably commit it (though you may wish to wait until after
> the release branch - I've no preference).

Thanks for reminding me of this.  I've checked this in now.  That means
it'll not be part of the release branch -- I think that's OK.

Bye,
Ulrich

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  Dr. Ulrich Weigand
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