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# Debugging Information

Bug Buddy asks you to choose between three options:

Debug nothing

  This is the default option. If you did not start `Bug Buddy` following a crash, and do not have a core file you want debugged, pick this.

Debug core file

  If `Bug Buddy` began because you double-clicked on a file named `core` in the file manager, select this. Also select this if you have a core file which you know was created as a result of the bug you are reporting. An extra box will appear where you can tell it where the core file lives.

Debug crashed application

  If `Bug Buddy` began because you said yes to "Report a bug" in a dialogue box telling you something had crashed, select this. If you do so, you will be prompted for two things. These should be filled in ready for you. If they are not:

  - `Binary`: In this box you must type the name of the program as you would type it at the command-line. For example, if the `Control Center` crashed, you would need to type gnomecc here.

  - `Process ID`: In this box you must type the process ID or PID. This will probably be available from the original dialogue box where you selected "Report a bug". If you have closed that window, you can find it by starting the `Gnome System Monitor` through selecting Programs->Utilities->System Monitor or typing gtop at the command line. You will find the PID in the left-hand column and the command in the right hand column (you may need to scroll right for this column to be visible).

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