Error while using Visual studio Remote GDB debugger

Question

I have tried with no success for a good 4 hours to debug a program using Visual studio remote debugger and I keep getting the same error message:

could not launch gdbserver. gdbserver could either be missing on your system and need to be installed, or it failed to start the program.

-My attempted solutions so far:

I logged into the Linux (fedora)remote system and installed gdb, and all the required depencises. However I get another message saying:

no package gdbserver available.

Is there a difference between gdb and gdbserver?
Realizing that I was not succeeding with the Fedora I decided to try and install gdb/dependencies on a Centos7 system. Going to Visual studio and launching the remote debugger. I still get the same error message.

Your expertise will be very appreciated

Is it the same problem as here: stackoverflow.com/questions/45237924/… — stanthomas
– stanthomas, Commented Jul 24, 2017 at 10:36

user8816235 · Accepted Answer · 2017-10-22 21:03:48Z

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i installed the gdbserver this works for me on the raspberry pi

sudo apt-get install gdbserver

answered Oct 22, 2017 at 21:03

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