diff --git a/doc/linking.dox b/doc/linking.dox
index 8cbc415c..042086e6 100644
--- a/doc/linking.dox
+++ b/doc/linking.dox
@@ -27,4 +27,7 @@ the dllimport attribute.
 #include <libssh/libssh.h>
 @endcode
 
+If you're are statically linking with OpenSSL, read the "Linking your
+application" section in the NOTES.<OS> in the OpenSSL source tree!
+
 */