diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6f7418a1..23aceab0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Install dependencies:
 * udev
 * pixman
 * systemd (optional, for logind support)
-* elogind (optional, for logind support)
+* elogind (optional, for logind support on systems without systemd)
 * libcap (optional, for capability support)
 * asciidoc (optional, for man pages)