diff --git a/README b/README
index b1be969d..9c89aa87 100644
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+++ b/README
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ between. It is very versatile in that new formats can be added
 relatively easily and supports open standards for commuincation and 
 interaction.
 
+Icecast is distributed under the GNU GPL, version 2. A copy of this
+license is included with this software in the COPYING file.
 
 Prerequisites
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