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-LinuxCNC is software that interfaces with hardware to control CNC
-machines.  It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d printers, laser
-cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more:
+LinuxCNC controls CNC machines.  It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3d
+printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods, and more:
 
 * Runs under Linux (optionally with realtime extensions).