diff --git a/README b/README
index 3c07d7cfe..d58d377c7 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ You'll also need:
 
 - make
 - libtool
-- pkg-config >= 0.23 (or compatible)
+- pkg-config >= 0.23 or pkgconf
 
 Additionally, for building from git:
 
@@ -227,8 +227,7 @@ Additionally, for building from git:
 - automake >= 1.14
 - texinfo >= 5.0
 
-USB-based adapters depend on libusb-1.0. A compatible implementation, such as
-FreeBSD's, additionally needs the corresponding .pc files.
+USB-based adapters depend on libusb-1.0.
 
 USB-Blaster, ASIX Presto and OpenJTAG interface adapter
 drivers need: