Re: [PATCH] Skip VDSO when reading SO list

Joel Brobecker
2013-08-19T21:13:59Z

> With the GDB workaround in place it may be difficult to justify the
> glibc fix. When glibc behaves correctly in the future then I think we
> can start talking about GDB workarounds for older glibcs.

I can understand your rationale. I've had situations like that,
at work. Unfortunately for me, I was always on the other side
of the fence, getting hurt so that the pressure could remain
on those whom we expected the fix from. It's a bit unfortunate,
but if you believe it is necessary, then so be it.

> Another thing would be if you do not agree with the glibc patch; but
> that is not the case here I think.

Not at all. The rationale is as you said: Although the fix will
hopefully eventually find itself in glibc, some users will still
be using older systems where the fix is missing. If we can help
those people (again, without hurting other users - or your chances
to get the glibc patch in), then let's do it.

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Joel