diff --git a/LDP/retired/Deciding-Linux-HOWTO.xml b/LDP/retired/Deciding-Linux-HOWTO.xml
index 5733e02f..4ee49738 100644
--- a/LDP/retired/Deciding-Linux-HOWTO.xml
+++ b/LDP/retired/Deciding-Linux-HOWTO.xml
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ which provide more current information.</para>
 <para>File Browser - Windows Explorer</para>
 
 <para>KDE has an integrated file manager called Konqueror, which also doubles as an
-Internet browser. Most of the popular formats such as text files and and images
+Internet browser. Most of the popular formats such as text files and images
 have in-built support and open within Konqueror itself. Several of the features
 are similar to Windows Explorer so you wouldn't be left out.</para>
 
@@ -761,7 +761,7 @@ a huge collection of software that is bundled and extensively tested by
 these companies before distributing in CDs or over the Internet.
 You also usually get printed manuals, service and support from these
 companies (not available for free). You choose what you want. If you are
-new to Linux without any friends around who has used used Linux,I would
+new to Linux without any friends around who has used Linux, I would
 suggest getting a paid version.</para></listitem>
 
 <listitem><para>I am using my Linux system at home. Why can't I run the system as a root user?</para>