diff --git a/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py b/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
index 714772f741..89ddb4671a 100644
--- a/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
+++ b/meta/lib/oe/terminal.py
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ class Gnome(XTerminal):
         XTerminal.__init__(self, sh_cmd, title, env, d)
 
 class Mate(XTerminal):
-    command = 'mate-terminal -t "{title}" -x {command}'
+    command = 'mate-terminal --disable-factory -t "{title}" -x {command}'
     priority = 2
 
 class Xfce(XTerminal):