diff --git a/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md b/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md
index c84b46c1..b6fc153d 100644
--- a/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md
+++ b/SparkleShare/Linux/README.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ To run SparkleShare, you'll need the following packages:
 
 ```
 curl
-git >= 1.7.12
+git >= 1.8
 gtk-sharp2
 mono-core >= 2.8
 notify-sharp