diff --git a/README b/README
index b5641468..33e367a4 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -51,6 +51,23 @@ Please see the following wiki pages for more detailed instructions:
  http://sigrok.org/wiki/FreeBSD
 
 
+Firmware
+--------
+
+Some devices supported by libsigrok need a firmware to be uploaded before the
+device can be used. 
+
+The default location where libsigrok expects the firmware files is:
+
+  $prefix/share/sigrok-firmware
+
+($prefix is usually /usr/local or /usr, depending on your ./configure options)
+
+For further information see:
+
+  http://sigrok.org/wiki/Firmware
+
+
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