linker relocation of debug information

[Ian Lance Taylor]

Jeff Baker <jbaker@qnx.com> writes:

> Let's say, just for the sake of argument, that a developer was locked into
> using binutils 2.12.1 and gdb 5.2.1 for an upcoming release.  Let's also say
> that this developer is unable to step into shared object because the debug
> sections aren't relocated.  What would you suggest as a solution?

I don't know, are you allowed to change the tools at all?

If you can change the tools, I would try changing the binutils to
relocate debug information.  I don't know if it will help, but it's
probably worth a try.

Ian