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@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Also, direct your favorite browser to for instance http://localhost:8080/
 
 #### HTTPS
 
-g++ -O3 -std=c++11 -lboost_system -lssl -lcrypto https_examples -o https_examples
+g++ -O3 -std=c++11 -lboost_system -lssl -lcrypto https_examples.cpp -o https_examples
 
 Before running the server, an RSA private key (server.key) and an SSL certificate (server.crt) must be created. Follow, for instance, the instructions given here (for a self-signed certificate): http://www.akadia.com/services/ssh_test_certificate.html