diff --git a/docs/Makefile.am b/docs/Makefile.am
index 472e7440..0b39f7e3 100644
--- a/docs/Makefile.am
+++ b/docs/Makefile.am
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 EXTRA_DIST = \
 	FAQ \
 	COMMANDS \
-	README \
 	FORMATS
 
 SUBDIRS = help