diff --git a/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py b/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
index 6d6a29f983..3901ad3f26 100644
--- a/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
+++ b/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
@@ -76,9 +76,11 @@ class Gnome(XTerminal):
         finally:
             os.unlink(pidfile)
 
+        import time
         while True:
             try:
                 os.kill(pid, 0)
+                time.sleep(0.1)
             except OSError:
                return