diff --git a/chapter07/hostname.xml b/chapter07/hostname.xml
index c508d5372..07de15e98 100644
--- a/chapter07/hostname.xml
+++ b/chapter07/hostname.xml
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@
     <secondary>configuring</secondary>
   </indexterm>
 
-  <para>Durein gthe boot process, both Systemd and System V use the same
-  file for establixhg the system's hostname.This needs to be configured by
+  <para>During the boot process, both Systemd and System V use the same
+  file for establishing the system's hostname.  This needs to be configured by
   creating <filename>/etc/hostname</filename>.</para>
 
   <para>Create the <filename>/etc/hostname</filename> file and enter a