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 # miniws
-miniws (minimalist web sever) is a very simple web server written in golang. its purpose is to be lightweight, easy to configure and easily expandable for personal use. 
+miniws (minimalist web server) is a very simple web server written in golang. its purpose is to be lightweight, easy to configure and easily expandable for personal use. 
 
 ## command line arguments
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