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@@ -163,8 +163,7 @@ The compiler is 6g.
 </pre>
 
 <p>
-where <var>N</var> is a number that varies from release to release
-and the details on the last few lines will reflect the operating system,
+where the details on the last few lines reflect the operating system,
 architecture, and root directory used during the install.
 </p>