what's this file core?
[1/2] from: gchiu::compkarori::co::nz at: 2-Jul-2001 20:48
I've uploaded the latest Solaris Sparc version of R/Core to
my website, and notice that when scripts die, it writes a
file named "core".
Is this a new feature? Is it useful?
( I only wanted the 2.5.0.10.1 version as it supports
precise as a refinement for time values )
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[2/2] from: chris:starforge:demon at: 2-Jul-2001 10:38
Graham Chiu wrote:
> I've uploaded the latest Solaris Sparc version of R/Core to
> my website, and notice that when scripts die, it writes a
> file named "core".
>
> Is this a new feature? Is it useful?
Only if you like examining the state of a program when it has crashed.;)
core
files are created when a Unix/Linux program crashes: the memory
the program occupied is dumped to a file along with stack information
and some other bits and pieces. An experienced bug hunter can use the
core file to work out exactly what went wrong and why. It's pretty
useless to most people though. If you can reproduce it, I'd suggest
sending a copy to feedback.
Chris
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