diff --git a/scikits/image/opencv/INSTALL.txt b/scikits/image/opencv/INSTALL.txt
index ab57c604..2ddc1e15 100644
--- a/scikits/image/opencv/INSTALL.txt
+++ b/scikits/image/opencv/INSTALL.txt
@@ -2,7 +2,21 @@ You can use the setup.py in this directory to build ONLY the OpenCV stuff.
 
 It is recommend that you use the main setup.py for the entire scikit. 
 
-python setup.py install
+To install globally::
+
+  python setup.py install
+
+To install locally::
+
+  python setup.py install --prefix=${HOME}
+
+  # Remember to add /home/user/lib/python2.x/lib/site-packages
+  # to your PYTHONPATH
+
+To compile in-place::
+
+  python setup.py build_ext -i
+