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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ GitX
 
 # What is GitX?
 
-GitX is a gitk like clone written specifically for OS X Leopard and higher.
+GitX is a git like clone written specifically for OS X Leopard and higher.
 This means that it has a native interface and tries to integrate with the
 operating system as good as possible. Examples of this are drag and drop
 support and QuickLook support.