diff --git a/docs/GETTING_STARTED b/docs/GETTING_STARTED
index 8eeba66e6..284f07bfe 100644
--- a/docs/GETTING_STARTED
+++ b/docs/GETTING_STARTED
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@ Ok, so you've decided to try out Supybot.  That's great!  The more
 people who use Supybot, the more people can submit bugs and help us to
 make it the best IRC bot in the world :)
 
+First things first.  You should have already read through INSTALL
+before reading any further.
+
 Ok, so let's assume your bot connected to the server fine and joined
 the channels you told it to join.  For now we'll assume you named your
 bot "supybot" (you probably didn't, but it'll make it much clearer in
@@ -130,9 +133,3 @@ stretch across two messages.
 You should now have a solid foundation for using Supybot.  Be sure to
 check the help that is built-in to the bot itself if you have any
 questions, and enjoy using Supybot!
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-# Addenda
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-Local installs: See this forum post: http://tinyurl.com/2tb37