diff --git a/chapter06/makedev-inst.xml b/chapter06/makedev-inst.xml
index 7b93816ad..d5b9c3b2d 100644
--- a/chapter06/makedev-inst.xml
+++ b/chapter06/makedev-inst.xml
@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ chmod 754 MAKEDEV
can run one of two commands:
If you do not intend to use devpts, run:
-./MAKEDEV -v generic
+./MAKEDEV -v generic
If you do intend to use devpts, then run:
-./MAKEDEV -v generic-nopty
+./MAKEDEV -v generic-nopty
Note that if you aren't sure, it's best to use
the ./MAKEDEV -v generic command as this will