diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -92,8 +92,9 @@ for your platform:
      Any Zebra release can remove support for older Rust versions, without any notice.
      (Rust 1.59 and earlier are definitely not supported, due to missing features.)
 2. Install Zebra's build dependencies:
-   - **libclang:** the `libclang`, `libclang-dev`, `llvm`, or `llvm-dev` packages, depending on your package manager
-   - **clang** or another C++ compiler: `g++`, `Xcode`, or `MSVC`
+   - **libclang:** the `libclang`, `libclang-dev`, `llvm`, or `llvm-dev` packages
+     (these packages will have different names depending on your package manager)
+   - **clang** or another C++ compiler: `g++` (all platforms) or `Xcode` (macOS)
 3. Run `cargo install --locked --git https://github.com/ZcashFoundation/zebra --tag v1.0.0-rc.1 zebrad`
 4. Run `zebrad start` (see [Running Zebra](https://zebra.zfnd.org/user/run.html) for more information)