[Fedora QA] #289: Howto: debug kernel

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#289: Howto: debug kernel
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 Reporter:  kparal  |       Owner:
     Type:  task    |      Status:  new
 Priority:  major   |   Milestone:  Fedora 17
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 I have seen a lot of discussions about kernel with debugging options
 enabled in this cycle. The questions repeat itself and I have them
 sometimes as well (I tend to forget these information). I think we should
 create a wiki page describing:

 1. That our current policy is to use debug kernels in all composes prior
 to Branched Beta (is that true? maybe just Beta RC1?).
 2. The problems that debug kernels may cause (mainly performance
 problems).
 3. The exceptions in this process (regularly there is a non-debug kernel
 built).
 4. How to know whether you are currently running a debug kernel (I never
 remember this one).
 5. How to find latest debug/non-debug kernel in Koji.
 6. How to install this kernel from Koji.

 Then we can link this page e.g. in our Alpha announcements, so that we
 save a lot of question for many people (and maybe a lot of troubles as
 well, if they have some troubles and they just don't know about debug
 kernels at all).

 Good idea? Volunteer?

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