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@@ -47,8 +47,7 @@ need it
 - `bash` - the `qemush` interpreter
 - `coreutils` - used for basic OS operations
 - `sudo` - execute commands as `qemu`
-- `source-highlight` - for syntax highlighting when displaying launching
-scripts
+- `socat` - monitor machines via Unix sockets
 - `diskpath` and `sockpath` - see [Installation
 instructions](#installation-instructions)
 - any text editor - used for builtin function to edit launching scripts