@MISC{Department_agraphical, author = {Binpeng Shuai Department and Binpeng Shuai}, title = {A Graphical User Interface for the Gnu Debugger}, year = {} }
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This document describes SMXGDB, an interactive graphical user interface for the Gnu Debugger(GDB). It was designed to make it easier for a person to use GDB. It runs completely outside of GDB and passes through all the capabilities that GDB has. Some frequently used commands are put into a command panel so that you can use the mouse instead of typing. This saves time and also avoids typing mistakes. This tool also displays the source code corresponding to an executable file, and shows where one is as one steps through it. The display window is also an editor, so that one does not need to go out of GDB to correct bugs when they are found. This tool also has on-line help, which provides access to the operating manual of the text windows. A mail tool is also provided for reporting possible bugs. i Acknowledgements I would like to express my thanks to Dr. Baker, my major professor, for his guidance, support and patience during my work on the project and for things which were out of the...