diff --git a/email.tmpl b/email.tmpl
index ef3ef99..f3ce71d 100644
--- a/email.tmpl
+++ b/email.tmpl
@@ -13,4 +13,9 @@ system at https://tildegit.org/thunix, and feel free to open issues and PRs.
 Also, there is system documentation available via 'man thunix', from the
 command line.
 
+Also, we do expect you periodically check your email, as that is where
+you'll be able to get updates and announcements.  You can do so via
+webmail, or by using mutt from the command line (Or, the imap client of
+your choice.
+
 Finally, welcome aboard!