[comp.sys.sgi] dbx problem

sparks@batcomputer.tn.cornell.edu (Steve Gaarder) (05/26/88)

I tried to use the dbx debugger on a Fortran program, and got:

dbx version 3.75 of 11/3/86 19:32
Type 'help' for help
dbx: fatal error: Invalid argument

The program was compiled and linked with the -g switch.  It and dbx work
fine on a Vaxstation under Ultrix.  I'm using an Iris 3020 running 3.5.
Any ideas?
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Steve Gaarder                                         
Cornell University, 171 Hollister, Ithaca NY 14853           607-255-5389
UUCP: {cmcl2,shasta,rochester,uw-beaver}!cornell!batcomputer!sparks
BITNET: sparks@crnlthry.BITNET        ARPA: sparks@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu

sparks@batcomputer.UUCP (06/04/88)

I asked a week or so ago about a problem using dbx on an Iris 3020 under
gl 3.5.  The answer was that dbx does not work in an nfs directory under
rev 3.5.  The temporary solution is to use a local directory; the long-
term one is to upgrade to 3.6.

Thanks to all who took the time to reply.  Now I have another question:
How do I have the system notify me when mail comes in? Biff and comsat
seem to be missing.

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Steve Gaarder                                         
Cornell University, 171 Hollister, Ithaca NY 14853           607-255-5389
UUCP: {cmcl2,shasta,rochester,uw-beaver}!cornell!batcomputer!sparks
BITNET: sparks@crnlthry.BITNET        ARPA: sparks@tcgould.tn.cornell.edu