diff --git a/docs/fbdev-dri.html b/docs/fbdev-dri.html
index 0d9e52cee47..c3724b37129 100644
--- a/docs/fbdev-dri.html
+++ b/docs/fbdev-dri.html
@@ -34,6 +34,11 @@ in the normal Mesa releases so you'll need to get the latest sources
 sources from the <a href="repository.html">git repository</a>.
 </p>
 
+<p>
+This fbdev/DRI environment isn't well supported.
+Code and documentation updates/patches are welcomed.
+</p>
+
 
 <h1>2. Compilation</h1>
 
@@ -66,6 +71,7 @@ You'll need fbdev header files.  Check with:
 </pre>
 
 <p>
+You'll need to get Mesa from git (see above).
 Compile Mesa with the 'linux-solo' configuration:
 </p>
 <pre>