diff --git a/tools/memory-model/README b/tools/memory-model/README
index b9c562e92981..90af203c3cf1 100644
--- a/tools/memory-model/README
+++ b/tools/memory-model/README
@@ -28,8 +28,34 @@ downloaded separately:
 See "herdtools7/INSTALL.md" for installation instructions.
 
 Note that although these tools usually provide backwards compatibility,
-this is not absolutely guaranteed.  Therefore, if a later version does
-not work, please try using the exact version called out above.
+this is not absolutely guaranteed.
+
+For example, a future version of herd7 might not work with the model
+in this release.  A compatible model will likely be made available in
+a later release of Linux kernel.
+
+If you absolutely need to run the model in this particular release,
+please try using the exact version called out above.
+
+klitmus7 is independent of the model provided here.  It has its own
+dependency on a target kernel release where converted code is built
+and executed.  Any change in kernel APIs essential to klitmus7 will
+necessitate an upgrade of klitmus7.
+
+If you find any compatibility issues in klitmus7, please inform the
+memory model maintainers.
+
+klitmus7 Compatibility Table
+----------------------------
+
+	============  ==========
+	target Linux  herdtools7
+	------------  ----------
+	     -- 4.18  7.48 --
+	4.15 -- 4.19  7.49 --
+	4.20 -- 5.5   7.54 --
+	5.6  --       HEAD
+	============  ==========
 
 
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