diff --git a/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md b/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md
index d079cc07..f65f1c9b 100644
--- a/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md
+++ b/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ $ sudo make install
 ```
 
 **Note:** The Nautilus extension will only be enabled if you build with `--prefix=/usr`.
+**Note:** If there is no "configure" file, first run "./autogen.sh"
 
 
 ### Resetting SparkleShare settings