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@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ $ make
  * lib should only depend on QtCore >=5.3, possibly boost::python
  * common functions like partitioning
  * works as job queue and executor
- * plugin based to bet distro-specific tasks done in a distro-specific order
+ * plugin based to let distro-specific tasks be done in a distro-specific order
 * Frontend
  * QtWidgets >=5.3, other deps as needed
  * themeable so branding can be done easily (plugin-based)