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 ### How do I get Hightail?
 
-To get a fairly up-to-date version in the form of a .jar file which is ready to run if you have Java installed, visit [Downloads](https://github.com/dj3500/hightail/releases). Just save it somewhere on your computer and run it from there. It will create a config file in its directory. It required the Java runtime (JRE) to be installed.
+To get a fairly up-to-date version in the form of a .jar file which is ready to run if you have Java installed, visit [Downloads](https://github.com/dj3500/hightail/releases). Just save it somewhere on your computer and run it from there. It will create a config file in its directory. It requires the Java runtime (JRE) to be installed.
 
 You may also compile Hightail from source code using the instructions below (and then you will also be able to work on the code, e.g. to help in development), or by following http://codeforces.com/blog/entry/6941#comment-125761 (which might be a little easier - or not).