diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -22,11 +22,11 @@ Building getf requires both a Go (version 1.7 or later) and a C compiler.
 You can install them using your favourite package manager.
 Once the dependencies are installed, run
 
-    make getf
+    go install ./cmd/getf
 
 or, to build the full suite of utilities:
 
-    make all
+    go install ./cmd/...
 
 ## Executables