diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
index 8c95b83e..31ad54aa 100644
--- a/README.txt
+++ b/README.txt
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ STARTING HELMA
 
 With the default package installed, all you need to do to get 
 started is:
- -> make sure that you have Java 1.3 or higher installed
+ -> make sure that you have Java 1.4 or higher installed
  -> call start.sh, resp. start.bat depending on your platform
  -> direct your web browser to http://localhost:8080/
 See below for more detailed information.
@@ -40,14 +40,14 @@ successfully been deploying Helma for several years now.
 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
 ===================
 
-You need a Java virtual machine 1.3 or higher to run Helma.
+You need a Java virtual machine 1.4 or higher to run Helma.
 
 For Windows, Linux and Solaris you can get a Java runtime or development 
 kit from http://java.sun.com/j2se/downloads.html. If you are on Mac OS X, 
 you already have a Java runtime that will work well with Helma.
 
 For other operating systems, please consult the documentation about the 
-availabilty of a Java 1.3 (or higher) runtime.
+availabilty of a Java 1.4 (or higher) runtime.
 
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 INSTALLING AND RUNNING HELMA