diff --git a/debian/README b/debian/README
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4d54a78
--- /dev/null
+++ b/debian/README
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+I don't know a good way to Debianize propellor! Help appreciated. -- Joey
diff --git a/propellor.cabal b/propellor.cabal
index a9c38cb..9264c4a 100644
--- a/propellor.cabal
+++ b/propellor.cabal
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Extra-Source-Files:
   CHANGELOG
   Makefile
   debian/changelog
+  debian/README
 Synopsis: property-based host configuration management in haskell
 Description:
  Propellor enures that the system it's run in satisfies a list of