diff --git a/html/bt/README b/html/bt/README
index aadc421541..3d49a4d1e3 100644
--- a/html/bt/README
+++ b/html/bt/README
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+NOTE: THE CODE IN THIS DIRECTORY DOESN'T CURRENTLY WORK,
+AND IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED.
+IT'S HERE IN CASE SOMEONE WANTS TO REVIVE IT.
+
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 Bittorrent file distribution system
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@@ -40,4 +44,4 @@ technology because of its unique ability to distribute load. To name a few uses:
 
 How do I enable this?
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-Have a look at the INSTALL file located in the same directory as this file.
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+Have a look at the INSTALL file located in the same directory as this file.