diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 73ae2f5..88d99be 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ encryption and decryption server.
 
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-This project requires [Go 1.2](http://golang.org/doc/install#download)
+This project requires [Go 1.4](http://golang.org/doc/install#download)
 or later to compile. Verify your go version by running `go version`:
 
     $ go version
-    go version go1.2
+    go version go1.4
 
 As with any Go program you do need to set the
 [GOPATH enviroment variable](http://golang.org/doc/code.html#GOPATH)