@@ -, +, @@ 
---
 .../en/base/embedded/handbook/cross-compiler.xml   |   17 +++++++++++++----
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--- a/xml/htdocs/proj/en/base/embedded/handbook/cross-compiler.xml	
+++ a/xml/htdocs/proj/en/base/embedded/handbook/cross-compiler.xml	
@@ -28,10 +28,19 @@ error and patience will you arrive at a favorable combination of all factors.
 </p>
 
 <p>
-Also, do not worry about the cross-compiler interfering with your native build
-system.  All of the toolchain packages are designed such that they are isolated
-from each other based on the target.  This way you can install cross-compilers
-for whatever architecture you wish without breaking the rest of your system.
+You do not have to worry about the cross-compiler interfering with your
+native build system.  All of the toolchain packages are designed such
+that they are isolated from each other based on the target.  This way
+you can install cross-compilers for whatever architecture you wish
+without breaking the rest of your system.
+</p>
+
+<p>
+However, there are some scenarios, albeit fewer as time goes on, which
+causes portage to require or to inflict changes to real root. To keep
+your Gentoo installation clean, we highly recommend that crossdev
+installation and all cross-compiling activities occur inside a Gentoo 
+stage3 chroot. (This is the same chroot you used to install Gentoo.)
 </p>
 
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