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-OpenRefine is a power tool that allows you to load data, understand it,
+OpenRefine is a Java-based power tool that allows you to load data, understand it,
 clean it up, reconcile it, and augment it with data coming from
-the web. All with the comfort and privacy of your own computer.
+the web. All from a web browser and the comfort and privacy of your own computer.
 
 [<img src="https://github.com/OpenRefine/OpenRefine/blob/master/graphics/icon/open-refine-320px.png" align="right">](http://openrefine.org)