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 [Weaveworks](https://www.weave.works) is the company that delivers the most productive way for developers to connect, observe and control Docker containers.
 
-This repository contains [Weave Net](https://www.weave.works/products/weave-net/), the first product developed by Weaveworks, with over 8 million downloads to date. Weave Net enables you to get started with Docker clusters and portable apps in a fraction of the time compared with other solutions.
+This repository contains [Weave Net](https://www.weave.works/products/weave-net/), the first product developed by Weaveworks, with over 8 million downloads to date. Weave Net enables you to get started with Docker clusters and portable apps in a fraction of the time required by other solutions.
 
 ## Weave Cloud: