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@@ -382,7 +382,9 @@ Take a look at the profile reported by @command{guix size}
(@pxref{Invoking guix size}). This will allow you to notice references
to other packages unwillingly retained. It may also help determine
whether to split the package (@pxref{Packages with Multiple Outputs}),
-and which optional dependencies should be used.
+and which optional dependencies should be used. In particular, avoid adding
+@code{texlive} as a dependency: because of its extreme size, use
+@code{texlive-tiny} or @code{texlive-union} instead.
@item
For important changes, check that dependent package (if applicable) are