diff --git a/slides/sysdev-licensing/sysdev-licensing.tex b/slides/sysdev-licensing/sysdev-licensing.tex
index dcf5b31726..f5f5e4ae29 100644
--- a/slides/sysdev-licensing/sysdev-licensing.tex
+++ b/slides/sysdev-licensing/sysdev-licensing.tex
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ \subsection{Best practices}
     \begin{itemize}
     \item Easier to review and to update to newer versions
     \end{itemize}
-  \item Use your favorite version control system and/or stack of
-    patches.
+  \item If possible, use the same version control system as the upstream
+    project to maintain your changes.
   \end{itemize}
 \end{frame}