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 # Installation
 
-A genetrally guide on setting up your microscope can be found [here on our website](https://www.openflexure.org/projects/microscope/).
+A general guide on setting up your microscope can be found [here on our website](https://www.openflexure.org/projects/microscope/).
 
 ## Easy
 - Run `curl -LSs get.openflexure.org/microscope |sudo bash`