diff --git a/python/gpio-basic/README.md b/python/gpio-basic/README.md
index 14863b3..c241507 100644
--- a/python/gpio-basic/README.md
+++ b/python/gpio-basic/README.md
@@ -82,9 +82,11 @@ virtualenv venv
 source venv/bin/activate
 ```
 
+> Note: The command `virtualenv venv` creates the virtual environment and only has to be executed once.
+
 Install the package
 ```
-pip install xxxxx
+pip install gpiod
 ```
 
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