diff --git a/etc/motd b/etc/motd
index 9c2155981..77f0f3cef 100755
--- a/etc/motd
+++ b/etc/motd
@@ -17,3 +17,4 @@ newsgroup: comp.os.minix.
 MINIX 3 supports virtual terminals. Hit ALT+F2, ALT+F3 etc. to see them.
 ALT+<left arrow> and ALT+<right arrow> walks through them.
 
+To install packages from the install CD or the network, type 'packme'.