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diff --git a/doc/cross-compilation.xml b/doc/cross-compilation.xml index 06a8919c2a1..728616a9f26 100644 --- a/doc/cross-compilation.xml +++ b/doc/cross-compilation.xml @@ -167,6 +167,11 @@ Because of this, a best-of-both-worlds solution is in the works with no splicing or explicit access of <varname>buildPackages</varname> needed. For now, feel free to use either method. </para> + <note><para> + There is also a "backlink" <varname>__targetPackages</varname>, yielding a package set whose <varname>buildPackages</varname> is the current package set. + This is a hack, though, to accommodate compilers with lousy build systems. + Please do not use this unless you are absolutely sure you are packaging such a compiler and there is no other way. + </para></note> </section> </section> |