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@@ -2633,7 +2633,8 @@ addEnvHooks "$hostOffset" myBashFunction
happens. It prevents nix from cleaning up the build environment
immediately and allows the user to attach to a build environment using
the <command>cntr</command> command. Upon build error it will print
- instructions on how to use <command>cntr</command>. Installing cntr and
+ instructions on how to use <command>cntr</command>, which can be used
+ to enter the environment for debugging. Installing cntr and
running the command will provide shell access to the build sandbox of
failed build. At <filename>/var/lib/cntr</filename> the sandboxed
filesystem is mounted. All commands and files of the system are still