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@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Core functionality is being written at the moment.
 
 # requirements
 
+* setuptools v5.5.x
 * virtualenv v1.9.x or later
 * python v2.7.x
 * PyYAML v3.x
@@ -35,6 +36,8 @@ operating system.
 
 # setting up the environment
 
+Install `virtualenv` and python's `setuptools` packages.
+
 From the same directory as this README file, do:
 
     $ virtualenv .