diff --git a/README b/README
index 23b071ad6..7c498d6fa 100644
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+++ b/README
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ When building from a Git checkout, these additional packages are needed:
   - Flex
   - GNU Gettext
   - GNU Texinfo
+  - GNU Gperf
 
 
 Special Instructions For Some Systems =====================================