diff --git a/src/bin/host/README b/src/bin/host/README
index c7131db80c..84fb8ea5fe 100644
--- a/src/bin/host/README
+++ b/src/bin/host/README
@@ -4,5 +4,10 @@ Initial functionality:
 
   host _hostname_ [server]
 
+Note it doesn't use /etc/resolv.conf at this time.
+Default name server used is 127.0.0.1.
+
+NO SWITCHES ARE IMPLEMENTED YET.
+
   -r	 	disable recursive processing
   -t _type_	specific query type