diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 9660bd2fc..03c96d50c 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
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@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ pip install -r PyfaDEV\requirements.txt
 ```
 > For some Linux distributions, you may need to install separate wxPython bindings, such as `python-matplotlib-wx`
 
+> You may need to [install a C compiler](https://mesonbuild.com/SimpleStart.html#installing-a-compiler-toolchain)
+
 Check that the libs from *requirements.txt* are installed
 ```
 pip list