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 However, some users may need to compile a kernel. If your computer However, some users may need to compile a kernel. If your computer
 contains bleeding edge hardware, a newer kernel may offer improved contains bleeding edge hardware, a newer kernel may offer improved
-support. Sometimes a kernel patch my be available that corrects a+support. Sometimes a kernel patch may be available that corrects a
 problem you are experiencing. In these cases a kernel compile is problem you are experiencing. In these cases a kernel compile is
 probably warranted. Users who simply want the latest and greatest probably warranted. Users who simply want the latest and greatest
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