diff --git a/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py b/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
index 9bda3ef..a1daa2b 100644
--- a/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
+++ b/poky/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
             raise UnsupportedTerminal(self.name)
 
 class Gnome(XTerminal):
-    command = 'gnome-terminal -t "{title}" -x {command}'
+    command = 'gnome-terminal -t "{title}" -- {command}'
     priority = 2
 
     def __init__(self, sh_cmd, title=None, env=None, d=None):