diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ Linux Requirements
     sudo apt-get install binutils
     sudo apt-get install bison
     sudo apt-get install gcc
+    sudo apt-get install build-essential
 
 FreeBSD Requirements
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