This is just like debug.kdb.panic, except the string that's passed in
is reported in the panic message. This allows people with automated
systems to collect kernel panics over a large fleet of machines to
flag panics better. Strings like "Warner look at this hang" or "see
JIRA ABC-1234 for details" allow these automated systems to route the
forced panic to the appropriate engineers like you can with other
types of panics. Other users are likely possible.
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