diff --git a/etc/rc.conf.in b/etc/rc.conf.in
index 9b1daa8a..2dad3333 100644
--- a/etc/rc.conf.in
+++ b/etc/rc.conf.in
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
 # Global OpenRC configuration settings
 
+# Set to "YES" if you want the rc system to try and start services
+# in parallel for a slight speed improvement. When running in parallel we
+# prefix the service output with its name as the output will get
+# jumbled up.
+# WARNING: whilst we have improved parallel, it can still potentially lock
+# the boot process. Don't file bugs about this unless you can supply
+# patches that fix it without breaking other things!
+#rc_parallel="NO"
+
 # Set rc_interactive to "YES" and you'll be able to press the I key during
 # boot so you can choose to start specific services. Set to "NO" to disable
-# this feature.
+# this feature. This feature is automatically disabled if rc_parallel is
+# set to YES.
 #rc_interactive="YES"
 
 # If we need to drop to a shell, you can specify it here.