diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8b465b96c..34724ea64 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Restic is a program that does backups right. The design goals are:
 Building
 ========
 
-Install Go (at least 1.2), then run:
+Install Go (at least 1.3), then run:
 
     export GOPATH=~/src/go
     go get github.com/restic/restic/cmd/restic