1. How to config to enter kdb:
Refer to https://www.kernel.org/doc/htmldocs/kgdb.html
Edit the boot args by replacing the words quiet splash with text .
Refer to http://rolling-ubuntu.blogspot.hk/2012/06/ubuntu-1204-tip-booting-to-text-mode.html
Refer to https://www.kernel.org/doc/htmldocs/kgdb.html
Using kgdb, kdb and the kernel debugger internals
2. On ubuntu, more actions to take to enter character mode, or the bash will go to zombie state.Edit the boot args by replacing the words quiet splash with text .
Refer to http://rolling-ubuntu.blogspot.hk/2012/06/ubuntu-1204-tip-booting-to-text-mode.html