diff --git a/docs/GettingStarted.xml b/docs/GettingStarted.xml
index 0e8ff9a1f..630d61eaa 100644
--- a/docs/GettingStarted.xml
+++ b/docs/GettingStarted.xml
@@ -40,13 +40,7 @@
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-  <para>If you are very new to Linux, then please consider using another
-  solution. Shorewall is designed for intermediate to advanced network
-  administrators and you are likely to frustrate both yourself and us if you
-  attempt to install and use it after only a few weeks using Linux.</para>
-
-  <para>If you wish to continue, then please read this short article
-  first.</para>
+  <para>Please read this short article first.</para>
 
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