diff --git a/INSTALL.md b/INSTALL.md
index 10547911e..3f23c3edd 100644
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+++ b/INSTALL.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ NOTE: These instructions assume you are using a separate server for your databas
 
 ## On the DB Server ##
 
-    aptitude install mysql-server mysql-client snmpd
+    apt-get install mysql-server mysql-client snmpd
     mysql -uroot -p
 
 enter root mysql password