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bitsandbytes-foundation · Feb 6, 2024 · 7b50e4d · 7b50e4d
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@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ pip install bitsandbytes
 
 ### From source
 
+You need CMake and Python installed. For Linux, make sure to install a compiler (`apt install build-essential`, for example).
+
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/TimDettmers/bitsandbytes.git && cd bitsandbytes/
 pip install -r requirements-dev.txt
@@ -36,6 +38,8 @@ For a more detailed compilation guide, head to the [dedicated page on the topic]
 
 ## Windows
 
+Windows builds require Visual Studio with C++ support, as well as the Cuda SDK installed.
+
 Currently for Windows users, you need to build bitsandbytes from source:
 
 ```bash