diff --git a/Samples/README.txt b/Samples/README.txt
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--- a/Samples/README.txt
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@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
 For instructions on using these sample configurations, please see
 
-http://www.shorewall.net/shorewall_quickstart_guide.htm
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+http://www.shorewall.net/shorewall_quickstart_guide.htm
+
+
+Sample files are licensed under the LGPL, please see the LICENSE file for more details.