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diff --git a/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml b/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml
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--- a/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml
+++ b/documentation/bsp-guide/bsp.xml
@@ -137,6 +137,25 @@ meta-<bsp_name>/<bsp_license_file>
</para>
</section>
+ <section id="bsp-filelayout-readme">
+ <title>README File</title>
+ <programlisting>
+meta-&lt;bsp_name&gt;/README
+ </programlisting>
+
+ <para>
+ This file provides information on how to boot the live images that are optionally
+ included in the <filename>/binary</filename> directory.
+ The <filename>README</filename> file also provides special information needed for
+ building the image.
+ </para>
+
+ <para>
+ Technically speaking a <filename>README</filename> is optional but it is highly
+ recommended that every BSP has one.
+ </para>
+ </section>
+
<section id="bsp-filelayout-binary">
<title>Pre-built User Binaries (meta-&lt;bsp_name&gt;/binary/*)</title>