diff --git a/skel.ebuild b/skel.ebuild
index 1f28fcbe59da7..7ac9dfb7d6d89 100644
--- a/skel.ebuild
+++ b/skel.ebuild
@@ -6,10 +6,6 @@
 # remember to remove them before submitting or committing your ebuild.  That
 # doesn't mean you can't add your own comments though.
 
-# The 'Id' on the third line should just be left alone.  When your ebuild
-# will be committed to git, the details on that line will be automatically
-# generated to contain the correct data.
-
 # The EAPI variable tells the ebuild format in use.
 # It is suggested that you use the latest EAPI approved by the Council.
 # The PMS contains specifications for all EAPIs. Eclasses will test for this