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@@ -113,8 +113,9 @@ <h2 id="general">General Information</h2>
   Modify the block below if there are any special requirements.
 -->
 <p id="requirements">
-  <strong>Requirements:</strong> Participants must bring a laptop with
-  a few specific software packages installed (listed
+  <strong>Requirements:</strong> Participants must bring a laptop with a 
+  Mac, Linux, or Windows operating sytem (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) that they have administrative privileges
+  on. They should have a few specific software packages installed (listed
   <a href="#setup">below</a>). They are also required to abide by
   Software Carpentry's
   <a href="{{site.swc_site}}/conduct.html">Code of Conduct</a>.