diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3e85973..9e848cd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ git clone https://github.com/ohwgiles/laminar.git
 cd laminar
 cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr
 make -j4
+# Warning: the following will overwrite an existing /etc/laminar.conf
 sudo make install
 ```
 
@@ -37,4 +38,4 @@ The `pkg` directory contains shell scripts which use docker to build native pack
 
 ## Contributing
 
-Issues and pull requests via GitHub are most welcome. All pull requests must adhere to the [Developer Certificate of Origin](https://developercertificate.org/).
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+Issues and pull requests via GitHub are most welcome. All pull requests must adhere to the [Developer Certificate of Origin](https://developercertificate.org/).