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@@ -18,7 +18,15 @@ There's also a [fun video](https://vimeo.com/146492001) by [@kcimc](https://twit
 
 #### For evaluation only
 
-This code is written in Lua and requires [Torch](http://torch.ch/). If you're on Ubuntu, installing Torch in your home directory may look something like: 
+This code is written in Lua and requires [Torch](http://torch.ch/).
+
+If you're on Ubuntu, first install Torch build dependencies:
+
+```bash
+$ sudo apt-get install git cmake libreadline-dev
+```
+
+Then installing Torch in your home directory may look something like: 
 
 ```bash
 $ curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/torch/ezinstall/master/install-deps | bash