diff --git a/README b/README
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@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Build nettle with the usual ./configure && make && make check && make
 install. Read the manual. Mail me if you have any questions or
 suggestions.
 
-You can also build Nettle from cvs, see
+You can also build Nettle from git, see
 http://www.lysator.liu.se/~nisse/nettle/ for current instructions.
 
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