diff --git a/reference/mssql/book.xml b/reference/mssql/book.xml
index 1ec9230580..9f064be7c3 100644
--- a/reference/mssql/book.xml
+++ b/reference/mssql/book.xml
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@
    This extension is not available anymore on Windows with PHP 5.3 or later.
   </para>
   <para>
-   SQLSRV, an alternative driver for MS SQL is available from Microsoft: <link
-  xlink:href="&url.sqlsrv;">&url.sqlsrv;</link>.
+   SQLSRV, an alternative extension for MS SQL connectivity is available from 
+   Microsoft: <link xlink:href="&url.sqlsrv;">&url.sqlsrv;</link>.
   </para>
  </preface>
  <!-- }}} -->