diff --git a/doc/README.txt b/doc/README.txt
index 93084c2c..0486acaa 100644
--- a/doc/README.txt
+++ b/doc/README.txt
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ find these files in this directory:
               Instructions for installing VIVO on your machine, including 
               a simple installation and several options.
 
-    Upgrade Instructions for VIVO release 1.7.pdf
+    Upgrade Instructions for VIVO release 1.8.pdf
               Instructions for migrating a VIVO installation from release
-              1.6 to release 1.7
+              1.7 to release 1.8
               
 If these files are not present, or to obtain the latest version of the 
 instructions, go to: