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@@ -8,8 +8,10 @@ To get it running, clone this repository and then install dependencies:
 
     npm install
 
+(You'll need to install npm / node.js in order to run npm install, if you don't have it already.)
+
 Then, run the app:
 
     node app.js
 
-You can edit app.js to add rules for new wifi hotspots. Right now, it's set up to detect and log in on the wifi at [Cartel Coffee in Tempe](http://cartelcoffeelab.com/)
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+You can edit app.js to add rules for new wifi hotspots. Right now, it's set up to detect and log in on the wifi at [Cartel Coffee in Tempe](http://cartelcoffeelab.com/)