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Eclipse (Mars) version (C programming language): Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers eclipse.buildId=4.5.0.I20150603-2000

MacOS version: OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 HW: MacbookPro 15" (mid-2015) Retina

Problem: Debug action causes following error message ("111" is both Project Name, and source 111.c file as well):

window title: "Problem Occurred" Error message: 'Launching 111' has encountered a problem. Could not determine GDB version using command: sudo /usr/local/bin/gdb --version sudo: no tty present and no askpass program specified

As far as I understand - that GBD module was removed from MacOS X, so I probably need to install manually one. I am newcomer in Mac, and trying installing upon different forums - I didn't succeed yet.

Probably, there maybe changes required as well in:

Debug Configurations (Run->Debug Configuration->"Debugger" tab). Or/and as well in: Eclipse -> Preferences -> C/C++ -> Debug -> GDB

Please answer me - who installed recently by him-/her- self. Since old (more than year from now) forums may describe other case compared to problem I need to solve.

Please provide exact steps how to manage.

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Install with MacPorts

  1. Install Xcode and MacPorts, if not already installed.

  2. Now install the Apple GCC and GDB from MacPorts:

    $ sudo port install gdb-apple $ sudo port install apple-gcc42

Install with Homebrew

  1. Install Xcode and Homebrew, if not already installed.

  2. Now install GDB from Homebrew:

    $ brew tap homebrew/dupes $ brew install gdb

Source: http://ntraft.com/installing-gdb-on-os-x-mavericks/

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    And what configuration changes are required in Eclipse IDE itself - to let it know to refer properly to newly this added installation ? Do I need both MacPorts and Homebrew - or they do similar job and any of them is enough ? And what about LLDB which as I understand replaces in MacOS X GDB - is it required as well ? Can't I just install GDB for most minimal changes, like latest Eclipse asks for ? Sorry for many questions - I just spend much time without deeply understand what all this modules stand for. And apple support can't help me till now :(
    – Leon Kigelman
    Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 20:21
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    You probably won't have to change anything. If eclipse doesn't see it, go to Preferences->C/C++->Debug->GDB and browse GDB Debugger at /usr/local/bin/gdb. You do not have to install both. I recommend Homebrew package manager since it's easier to install and use. I don't think eclipse needs LLDB (not positive though).
    – David Corbin
    Commented Jul 2, 2015 at 20:41
  • I performed both install with "MacPorts" and "Homebrew" steps above. But strange behaviour I see is - after closing and reopening Eclipse (without installing or removing any installation in between), it gives again same error message: 'Launching 111' has encountered a problem. Could not determine GDB version using command: sudo /usr/local/bin/gdb --version sudo: no tty present and no askpass program specified". How can I make debugger stable - to work (without error) forever ? Is there any configuration in Eclipse required as well ? Why it can be such unstable ? Please provide steps to fix it.
    – Leon Kigelman
    Commented Jul 4, 2015 at 19:37
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In addition to installing from macports / homebrew, on Yosemite you also need to sign the gdb binary. See http://sourceware.org/gdb/wiki/BuildingOnDarwin .

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