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diff --git a/chapter04/abouttestsuites.xml b/chapter04/abouttestsuites.xml index 9206f33be..459472be0 100644 --- a/chapter04/abouttestsuites.xml +++ b/chapter04/abouttestsuites.xml @@ -27,21 +27,21 @@ <note> <para>Running the test suites in <xref linkend="chapter-cross-tools"/> and <xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/> - is impossible, since the programs are compiled with a cross-compiler, - so are not supposed to be able to run on the build host.</para> + is pointless; since the test programs are compiled with a cross-compiler, + they probably can't run on the build host.</para> </note> <para>A common issue with running the test suites for binutils and GCC - is running out of pseudo terminals (PTYs). This can result in a high + is running out of pseudo terminals (PTYs). This can result in a large number of failing tests. This may happen for several reasons, but the most likely cause is that the host system does not have the <systemitem class="filesystem">devpts</systemitem> file system set up correctly. This issue is discussed in greater detail at <ulink url="&lfs-root;lfs/faq.html#no-ptys"/>.</para> - <para>Sometimes package test suites will fail, but for reasons which the + <para>Sometimes package test suites will fail for reasons which the developers are aware of and have deemed non-critical. Consult the logs located at <ulink url="&test-results;"/> to verify whether or not these failures are - expected. This site is valid for all tests throughout this book.</para> + expected. This site is valid for all test suites throughout this book.</para> </sect1> |