diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
index 3cd186cd..97d8955a 100644
--- a/README.txt
+++ b/README.txt
@@ -22,16 +22,10 @@ because the feature doesn't work yet :P
 
 Requirements
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
-MySQL 4.1+
-PHP 5.0+
+MySQL 4.1+ (with experimental support for PostgreSQL 8+ and SQLite 3)
+PHP 5.2+
 GD or ImageMagick
 
-There is no PHP4 support, because it lacks many useful features which make
-shimmie development easier, faster, and less bug prone. PHP4 is officially
-dead, if your host hasn't upgraded to at least 5, I would suggest switching
-hosts. I'll even host galleries for free if you can't get hosting elsewhere
-for whatever reason~
-
 
 Installation
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~