diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9befab9..01a8659 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ The model is described in the following publications:
 
 For more information please check out http://www.biomcmc.org
 
+Please notice that I used to distribute tarballs (compressed files) containing the software, but now I strongly suggest
+to download it using git. 
+
 ## Installation
 
 Some general instructions on how to install the package are described in the INSTALL file. 
diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index 2e65f70..265abe9 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 dnl Autoconf init, autoheader output location, config and prefix directories
-AC_INIT([biomc2], [1.11], [leomrtns@gmail.com])
+AC_INIT([biomc2], [1.12], [leomrtns@gmail.com])
 AC_CONFIG_SRCDIR([src/main.c])
 AC_CONFIG_HEADERS([src/config.h])
 AC_PREFIX_DEFAULT(${HOME})