diff --git a/README b/README
index b18a2a36b..33f35759a 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -12,11 +12,7 @@ Building Gtk#:
 Currently, it is only possible to compile Gtk# on Win32 using the .Net 
 framework compiler and libraries. Miguel and company will be changing that
 shortly. The win32 compilation utilizes the cygwin environment for a GNU
-build environment.
-
-You will also need a a recent copy of the gtkapi.xml file.  Tarballs containing 
-this file can be downloaded from the Sourceforge gtk-sharp project page. Extract
-the tar.gz file into the generator directory and then type:
+build environment. To compile the package type:
 
 make windows