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@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ The current scope and intended use of the tool is:
 * If you have any doubts as to what the hell is going on under the hood, look at the source or  look at the bash or python versions.  If the parameters are too conservative or aggressive -- edit the source or wait until I get custom parameters implemented.
 
 ### **GETTING SOURCE AND COMPILATION**
-Firstly, in order to use the application the source must be downloaded and then compiled.
+In order to use the application the source must be downloaded and then compiled.
 
 ```
 git clone https://git.schotty.com/andrew/osupdater