Thanks for that but doesn't seem like strace -p <pid> works it just returns to the command line instantly no errors no nothing. using: strace -o test.txt -p 1676 I just get an empty file then strace quits. Cant see anything stupid Im missing
were ps -al gives: PID PPID PGID WINPID TTY UID STIME COMMAND 1676 1 812 1676 ? 500 Jan 26 /usr/bin/perl strace --version shows: strace.exe (cygwin) 1.21 System Trace Copyright 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Red Hat, Inc. Compiled on Sep 20 2003 Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Ford" > It should be part of cygwin-doc, or see > http://cygwin.com/cygwin-ug-net/using-utils.html#STRACE ================================================ This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 3137 or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Unsubscribe info: http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple Problem reports: http://cygwin.com/problems.html Documentation: http://cygwin.com/docs.html FAQ: http://cygwin.com/faq/