diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ A dockerized version of [hessu's aprsc](http://aprs-is.net/) APRS-IS server. [AP
 ![APRSC Screenshot](.images/aprsc-screenshot.png)
 
 ## Install
-
+[Docker and Docker Compose need to be installed.](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/debian/)
 ```bash
 # clone the repo
 git clone https://github.com/brannondorsey/aprsc-docker
@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@ cp aprsc.conf.example aprsc.conf
 
 ```bash
 # run the service in "detach" mode
-docker-compose up -d
+docker compose up -d
 
 # follow the logs
-docker-compose logs -f
+docker compose logs -f
 ```
 
-You should now have an HTTP status server running at <http://localhost:14501>.
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+You should now have an HTTP status server running at <http://localhost:14501>.