diff --git a/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py b/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
index a1daa2b..eb10a6e 100644
--- a/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
+++ b/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
@@ -207,7 +207,10 @@
             spawn(terminal.name, sh_cmd, title, env, d)
             break
         except UnsupportedTerminal:
-            continue
+            pass
+        except:
+            bb.warn("Terminal %s is supported but did not start" % (terminal.name))
+    # when we've run out of options
     else:
         raise NoSupportedTerminals(get_cmd_list())