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 [![Windows build status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/c1c7uvmw6x1dupcl?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/snoyberg/stack)
 [![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/commercialhaskell/stack.svg)](https://github.com/commercialhaskell/stack/releases)
 
-Stack is a cross-platform program for developing Haskell projects. It is aimed
-at Haskellers both new and experienced.
+Stack is a cross-platform program for developing Haskell projects. It is intended for Haskellers both new and experienced.
 
 See [haskellstack.org](http://haskellstack.org) or the `doc` directory for more
 information.