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 # Scala Documentation #
 
-This repository contains the source for the Scala documentation website, as well as the source for "Scala Improvement Process" (SIP) documents. 
+This repository contains the source for the Scala documentation website, as well as the source for "Scala Improvement Process" (SIP) documents.
 
 ## Contributing ##
 
-Please have a look at [http://docs.scala-lang.org/contribute.html](http://docs.scala-lang.org/contribute.html) before making a contribution. 
+Please have a look at [http://docs.scala-lang.org/contribute.html](http://docs.scala-lang.org/contribute.html) before making a contribution.
 This document gives an overview of the type of documentation contained within the Scala Documentation repository and the repository's structure.
 
-Small changes, or corrected typos will generally be pulled in right away. Large changes, like the addition of new documents, or the rewriting of 
-existing documents will be thoroughly reviewed-- please keep in mind that, generally, new documents must be very well-polished, complete, and maintained 
+Small changes, or corrected typos will generally be pulled in right away. Large changes, like the addition of new documents, or the rewriting of
+existing documents will be thoroughly reviewed-- please keep in mind that, generally, new documents must be very well-polished, complete, and maintained
 in order to be accepted.
 
 ## Dependencies ##
 
 ### Unix ###
 
-Jekyll is required. Follow the install instructions at the Jekyll [wiki](https://github.com/mojombo/jekyll/wiki/Install). In most cases, you can install via RubyGems: 
+Jekyll is required. Follow the install instructions at the Jekyll [wiki](https://github.com/mojombo/jekyll/wiki/Install). In most cases, you can install via RubyGems:
 
     gem install jekyll
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ you have to execute `chcp 65001`. This command is best added to the `jekyll.bat`
 
 The markdown used in this site uses [Maruku](http://maruku.rubyforge.org/maruku.html) extensions.
 
-### Markdwn Editor for OSX ###
+### Markdown Editor for OSX ###
 
 There exists a free markdown editor for OSX called [Mou](http://mouapp.com/). It's quite convenient to work with, and it generates the translated Markdown in real-time alongside of your editor window, as can be seen here:
 
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 ## License ##
 
-All documentation contained in this repository is licensed by EPFL under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license ("CC-BY-SA"), unless otherwise noted. By submitting a "pull request," or otherwise contributing to this repository, you implicitly agree to license your contribution under the above CC-BY-SA license. The source code of this website is licensed to EPFL under the [Scala License](http://www.scala-lang.org/node/146), unless otherwise noted. 
+All documentation contained in this repository is licensed by EPFL under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license ("CC-BY-SA"), unless otherwise noted. By submitting a "pull request," or otherwise contributing to this repository, you implicitly agree to license your contribution under the above CC-BY-SA license. The source code of this website is licensed to EPFL under the [Scala License](http://www.scala-lang.org/node/146), unless otherwise noted.