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@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ A quick overview of the process:
 
 1. Acquire suitable system
 1. Install required software
+1. Compile OpenAFS from git
 1. Create buildbot account and home directory
 1. Contact OpenAFS BuildBot admin for configuration details
 1. Edit configuration files
@@ -70,6 +71,11 @@ Git 1.6.6, ZopeInterface 3.3.0, Twisted 9.0.0.)
 And, of course, you'll need to install BuildBot itself: [[http://buildbot.net/trac]]
 
 
+_Compile OpenAFS from git_
+
+Use git to clone the openafs repo, then make sure the software will compile successfully. For Unix platforms, the typical build process is 
+"sh regen.sh && ./configure && make && make dest"
+
 _Create buildbot account and home directory_
 
 It is recommended that you use a special-purpose non-priviledged user account to run the build slave
@@ -82,7 +88,7 @@ installation issues): /path/to/buildbot
 
 _Contact OpenAFS BuildBot Master admin for configuration details_
 
-Check the openafs-devel list archives (or join and ask) for who to contact regarding the settings you'll
+Contact jason at rampaginggeek.com regarding the settings you'll
 need to add your machine as an OpenAFS build slave.  These settings will include:
 
 * buildmaster_host: this is the OpenAFS build master
@@ -102,6 +108,7 @@ Substituting the appropriate values from above, the execute:
 /path/to/buildbot create-slave /home/buildbot/slave1 buildmaster_host:port slavename passwd
 
 Check the configuration file /home/buildbot/slave1/buildbot.tac to make sure the settings you entered are reflected in it.
+Make sure that "usepty" is set to "0". "usepty = 1" it is known to fail on at least one architecture.
 
 *Optional, but recommended:* Edit the /home/buildbot/slave1/info/{admin,host} files to describe the system (in host) and send
 yourself a shout-out (tell who you are in admin).  These show up on the web if you drill down to the build slave information
@@ -118,7 +125,7 @@ Check the logs to make sure it started properly.  Check the OpenAFS BuildBot web
 graphically.
 
 There may be some kinks to work out of the system with the first few builds, especially if you are contributing a slave system
-for a less-heavily-used platform whose support might suffer from bit rot between releases (hey, it happens!).
+for a less-heavily-used platform whose support might suffer from bit rot between releases (hey, it happens!).  
 
 _Set up startup scripts_