diff --git a/README.TXT b/README.TXT
index cc7ed89ba..2cf193237 100644
--- a/README.TXT
+++ b/README.TXT
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 
-Here it is, at long last.  The DOOM source code is released for your
-non-profit use.  You still need real DOOM data to work with this code.
+Here it is, at long last: The DOOM source code!
+
+You still need real DOOM data to work with this code.
 If you don't actually own a real copy of one of the DOOMs, you should
 still be able to find them at software stores.