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 <span style="font-size:x-large;">hledger</span> is an accounting program, for tracking money, time, or
 other commodities. It is cross platform and released under GNU GPLv3.
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 With simple yet powerful functionality accessed from command line, terminal or web browser, 
-it is a fast, secure and dependable alternative to spreadsheets, Quickbooks, GnuCash, Xero etc.
+hledger is a fast, secure, dependable alternative to spreadsheets, Quickbooks, GnuCash, Xero etc.
 
 The hledger project is led by Simon Michael.
 I've been building and using hledger since 2007, because I needed it.
-I hope you will find it helpful in mastering your time and money.
-And if you feel like helping, please join us!
+Welcome, and I hope you find it helpful in mastering your time and money.
+And if you feel like helping this project grow, please join us!
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