diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
index 8d925b5df6..391a6599d1 100644
--- a/README.txt
+++ b/README.txt
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ for more information.
 To run OpenSim, from the unpacked distribution type:
 
  * cd bin
- * LD_LIBRARY_PATH=. mono OpenSim.exe
+ * mono OpenSim.exe
 
 Now see the "Configuring OpenSim" section