diff --git a/README b/README
index 2da66f9e43..6a57e497ed 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ What do I need to run LyX?
 	Either of :
 	* a Unix-like system (or Windows with cygwin, OS/2 with XFree)
 	  with at least X11R5 
-	* Mac OS 10.2 of later  
+	* Mac OS 10.2 or newer  
 
 	A decent LaTeX2e installation (e.g. teTeX for unix) not older
 	   than 1995/12/01.