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@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ SAVE_INTERVAL = 60
 
 ## Add the bot at system startup:
 
-Create de file `/etc/systemd/system/ircbothist.service` with the following:
+Create the file `/etc/systemd/system/ircbothist.service` with the following:
 
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