Linux C++ Debug We have the kdbg and ddd debuggers installed. They are both a graphic front end for the gdb, the GNU debugger. This means that they are not the actual debugger. Instead, they communicate with gdb, a command line debugger, by sending it commands, and displaying its output. kdbg is part of the KDE desktop, but it can also be run from the Gnome desktop.  1.  Compile your program with debug information, and give it a name.  g++ -g -o filename filename.cc  2.  Start debug program. Include execution name of program on command line.    kdbg filename  3.  Click left of a + sign to create a break point. This shows as a stop sign.  4.  Press F5 key to run to break point.  5.  You can now single stop or run to another break point. See top menus for details.  6.  Hold mouse cursor over a variable to see its value.  7.  For more information see: http://members.nextra.at/johsixt/kdbg.html   ddd is much more complex. User settings are extensive and program operation is less intuitive. It comes with a small sample session that explains the basics in a short time.  1.  Compile your program with debug information, and give it a name.   g++ -g -o filename filename.cc  2.  Start debug program. Include execution name of program on command line.  .   ddd filename  3.  Click in the left most column the click the stop sign in the top menu bar.    This creates a break point and puts small stop sign in the left column.  4.  Click on run in right menu to run to break point.  5.  You can now single stop or run to another break point. See right menus for details. 6.  Hold mouse cursor over a variable to see its value. 7.  For more information see: http://www.gnu.org/manual/ddd/html_mono/ddd.html#Sample%20session  Return to Computer Laboratory Page