diff --git a/moderncviconssymbols.sty b/moderncviconssymbols.sty
index 5ed516b..140b1f1 100644
--- a/moderncviconssymbols.sty
+++ b/moderncviconssymbols.sty
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
   \RequirePackage{moderncviconsawesome}
   \RequirePackage{moderncviconsacademic}
 \else
+  \typeout{"moderncv: academicons requires xetex/luatex to work. Using alternatives."}
   \ifpdftex
     \RequirePackage{moderncviconsawesome}
   \else