On 08/05/2014 02:40 AM, Bruce Dubbs wrote: > Armin K. wrote: > >>>>> + <para>With this switch, parallel build is not supported. Use >>>>> + <command>make -j1</command> if you have MAKEFLAGS set to value >>> larger >>>>> + than unity.</para> > >> Okay, thanks for the explanation, now it makes more sense. But I still >> don't understand the word "unity" and how it fits in there. > > The word 'unity' is quite valid here, but for an international audience, > the word 'one' would probably be better. > > u·ni·ty > ˈyo͞onətē/ > noun > noun: unity > > 1. the state of being united or joined as a whole. > > 2. Mathematics British > the number one. > > Origin Middle English: from Old French unite, from Latin unitas, from > unus ‘one.’ > > -- Bruce
Right, mathematics. I've never seen it used in this context (a sentence). We should really keep the instructions as simple and as clear as possible. No need for unnecessary complications and uncommon phrases (especially for non-native speakers). -- Note: My last name is not Krejzi.
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