diff --git a/README b/README
index b6b7a2ffb3..5621c68b9d 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ What do I need to run LyX?
 
     Either:
     * a Unix-like system (including Windows with Cygwin)
-    * Windows Vista or newer
-    * Mac OS 10.4 or newer
+    * Windows 7 or newer
+    * Mac OS 10.13 or newer
 
     A decent LaTeX2e installation (e.g. TeX Live for Linux, MikTeX for
     Windows).