diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,18 +16,8 @@ We will provide explanations and references whenever we rely on advanced feature
 
 ## Getting started
 
-Run
-
-```bash
-# Install necessary tools
-cargo install mdbook
-cargo install --git https://github.com/mainmatter/100-exercises-to-learn-rust mdbook-exercise-linker
-
-# Serve the book locally
-cd book && mdbook serve --port 3012 --open
-```
-
-to open the companion book for this course in your browser.
+Open [the companion book for this course](https://rust-exercises.com/rust-python-interop/) in your browser.
+Follow the instructions there to get started.
 
 ## Requirements
 
diff --git a/book/src/01_intro/00_welcome.md b/book/src/01_intro/00_welcome.md
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--- a/book/src/01_intro/00_welcome.md
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@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
 # Welcome
 
-Welcome to **"Rust-Python interoperability"**!
-
-This course will teach you how to write Python extensions in Rust,
-and how to call Rust code from Python.
+Welcome to **"Rust-Python interoperability"**!\
+This course will teach you how to call Rust code from Python, packaged as a native extension module.
 
 We assume you are familiar with both Rust and Python, but we don't assume any prior interoperability knowledge. We will provide a brief explanation and references whenever we rely on advanced language features in either language.