--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -26,8 +26,10 @@ https://github.com/astro/node-xmpp
 Or if your distribution has these packaged (as in ArchLinux), simply
 install the packaged version.
 
-The config file is configuration.js, in the source directory. All
-options should be enough documented; if not, contact me.
+An example of configuration file is provided in
+configuration.js.example.  You only have to rename it as
+configuration.js and modify it for your needs.  All options should be
+enough documented; if not, contact me.
 
 When you have the dependances installed, you can simply run:
  % ./avatar.js