diff --git a/BUILD.md b/BUILD.md
index 55217a6a8..115f02bdb 100644
--- a/BUILD.md
+++ b/BUILD.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Building Eclair
 
 ## Requirements
-- [Java Development Kit](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html) 1.8+
+- [Java Development Kit](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html) 1.8
 - [Maven](https://maven.apache.org/download.cgi) 3.3.x
 - [Inno Setup](http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php) 5.5.9 (optional, if you want to generate the windows installer)
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 58ca0270d..fbc4379c0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Just use the windows installer, it should create a shortcut on your desktop.
 
 #### Linux, MacOs or manual install on Windows
 
-You need to first install java, more precisely a JRE 1.8+.
+You need to first install java, more precisely a JRE 1.8.
 
 Then just grab the latest fat jar and run:
 ```shell