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 Micro Python port to ESP8266
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-This is a highly experimental port of MicroPython for thw WiFi modules based
+This is a highly experimental port of MicroPython for the WiFi modules based
 on Espressif ESP8266 chip.
 
 WARNING: The port is highly experimental and any APIs are subject to change.