diff --git a/README.rdoc b/README.rdoc
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@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ If you want to test one app in isolation, you just return that app as shown abov
 
 To install the latest release as a gem:
 
-  sudo gem install rack-test
+  gem install rack-test
 
 Or via Bundler: