diff --git a/tools/bin/finish_install.py b/tools/bin/finish_install.py
index bcd695f9a..bb2da13bb 100644
--- a/tools/bin/finish_install.py
+++ b/tools/bin/finish_install.py
@@ -106,7 +106,12 @@ print """
     setup script      """+prefix+"""/cantera/setup_cantera
     
     The setup script configures the environment for Cantera. It is
-    recommended that you run this script before using Cantera, or
-    include its contents in your shell login script.  """
+    recommended that you run this script by typing
+
+      source """+prefix+"""/cantera/setup_cantera
+    
+    before using Cantera, or else
+    include its contents in your shell login script.
+    """