diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 57cc9fc..aad5941 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@ slowdebug`.
 By default, the portable build on RHEL also uses a "devkit" (a
 toolchain and system libraries) to build.  This aids reproducibility
 by removing build differences caused by differing system toolchains
-and libraries.  This dependency can be dropped by removing the
-architecture from the definition of `devkit_arches` in the
-`java-21-openjdk-portable.specfile` or a devkit can be built using the
-`openjdk-devkit.specfile` and associated patches.
+and libraries.  This dependency can be dropped by defining 'centos' to
+a non-zero value (e.g. --define='centos 1') or a devkit can be built
+using the `openjdk-devkit.specfile` and associated patches.
diff --git a/java-21-openjdk.spec b/java-21-openjdk.spec
index ac1cfb7..a6ab95d 100644
--- a/java-21-openjdk.spec
+++ b/java-21-openjdk.spec
@@ -2564,6 +2564,7 @@ require "copy_jdk_configs.lua"
 - Sync the copy of the portable & devkit specfiles with the latest update
 - Include the latest devkit patches
 - Remove x86_64 debuginfo workaround which should no longer be needed
+- Update README.md to list an easier way of disabling the devkit
 - ** This tarball is embargoed until 2025-01-21 @ 1pm PT. **
 - Resolves: RHEL-73549