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@@ -36,12 +36,6 @@ Below are some generic instructions for how to compile karrowswitch from source.
     $ cmake
     ```
 
-3. Install system-wide using e.g. `sudo` (optional):
-
-    ```
-    $ sudo make install
-    ```
-
 Usage
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