diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 94bc8be88d..6ed14ee52f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ This github repository is a mirror that combines many of the official
 OpenJDK mercurial repositories, by using a separate git branch to
 represent each individual mercurial repository.
 
-Check the branch listing to see what is available, and keep in mind
-that it may not be up-to-date.
+It is not currently being maintained. 
+[This other mirror](https://github.com/dmlloyd/openjdk) 
+might be more helpful.