diff --git a/README b/README
index adae9535b3022c551ff829063f1f9e63dee7a9c3..a938aea8633e427215b50f8430a17396a53116f6 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ this is done, you can use 'logout' to exit.
 
 To update your local version, type
 
-cvs update
+cvs update -d
 
 To submit your changes, type