diff --git a/Makefile.in b/Makefile.in
index c2f6288f8ef4..a7d884c5d97c 100644
--- a/Makefile.in
+++ b/Makefile.in
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ifeq (@CROSS_COMPILING@,YES)
 	@echo "Please consult README.cross how to install it."
 else
 	@echo "To install, issue: @GNUMAKE@ install"
-	@echo "Developers might prefer this way: @GNUMAKE@ dev-install"
+	@echo "Developers might prefer this way: @GNUMAKE@ dev-install -o build"
 	@echo "To run smoketest, issue: @GNUMAKE@ check"
 endif
 	@echo