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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ This project provides a simple QR code generator for the 650x family.
 - code size optimized for minimal RAM and ROM space 
 - all eight mask pattern supported
 - Atari 2600 demo code
-- generator code for Reed-Solomon RCC generator polygons accompanied
+- generator code for Reed-Solomon ECC generator polygons accompanied
 
 ## Limitations
 - only small, single block QR codes supported