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 README
 
   Curl is a command line tool for transferring data specified with URL
-  syntax. Find out how to use Curl by reading the curl.1 man page or the
+  syntax. Find out how to use curl by reading the curl.1 man page or the
   MANUAL document. Find out how to install Curl by reading the INSTALL
   document.