diff --git a/src/building/how-to-build-and-run.md b/src/building/how-to-build-and-run.md
index 364a307d..f5262232 100644
--- a/src/building/how-to-build-and-run.md
+++ b/src/building/how-to-build-and-run.md
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ be hacking on `rustc`, you'll want to tweak the configuration of the compiler.
 The default configuration is oriented towards running the compiler as a user,
 not a developer.
 
+For instructions on how to install python and other prerequisites,
+see [the next page](./prerequisites.md).
+
 ## Get the source code
 
 The very first step to work on `rustc` is to clone the repository: