diff --git a/FAQ b/FAQ
index 12f3d24d1..de52f45d2 100644
--- a/FAQ
+++ b/FAQ
@@ -167,8 +167,8 @@ you if you want to use OpenSSL.  For information on intellectual
 property rights, please consult a lawyer.  The OpenSSL team does not
 offer legal advice.
 
-You can configure OpenSSL so as not to use RC5 and IDEA by using
- ./config no-rc5 no-idea
+You can configure OpenSSL so as not to use IDEA, MDC2 and RC5 by using
+ ./config no-idea no-mdc2 no-rc5
 
 
 * Can I use OpenSSL with GPL software?
diff --git a/README b/README
index 2ab8488bf..faebdf980 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -111,6 +111,8 @@
  should be contacted if that algorithm is to be used; their web page is
  http://www.ascom.ch/.
 
+ The MDC2 algorithm is patented by IBM.
+
  INSTALLATION
  ------------