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 ### Dependencies
 
-* Java 8 + JCE unlimited strength policy files (needed for 256-bit keys)
+* Java 8 (min. 8u51, we recommend to use the current version)
+* [JCE unlimited strength policy files](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jce8-download-2133166.html) (needed for 256-bit keys)
 * Maven 3
 * Optional: OS-dependent build tools for native packaging (see [Windows](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-win), [OS X](https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator-osx), [Linux](https://github.com/cryptomator/builder-containers))