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@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ which are very useful also for us.
     touch with the project
 
 
-## Installation
+## Prerequisites
 
 CORSIKA 8 is tested regularly via gitlab-CI using recent gcc and clang
 versions.  Additional software prerequisites: cmake, g++, git.
@@ -66,6 +66,15 @@ sudo apt install cmake g++ git
 ```
 add ```libeigen3-dev``` if you want to use system version of eigen3.
 
+If you work with FreeBSD, run:
+```
+pkg install git cmake python3 flang
+```
+or add ```boost-libs``` and ```eigen``` if you want to use the system versions. 
+
+## Installation
+
+
 Follow these steps to download and install CORSIKA 8 milestone2
 ```
 git clone --recursive https://gitlab.ikp.kit.edu/AirShowerPhysics/corsika.git