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 ## Optional software (strongly encouraged)
 -  Text editor with syntax highlithing and whatever goodies you need for programming (e.g. [Atom](https://atom.io), Emacs, Vim,...)
 -  Python 3 + Pip + Packages
-    *  Windows: Follow [these](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-python-3-windows) instructions up to step 5.
-    *  Mac OS/Linux: Usually comes pre-installed only with Python 2. Use package manager of your liking (e.g. [Homebrew](https://brew.sh) on Mac, [APT-GET](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-use-apt-get-commands) on Linux) to install Python 3.
+    -  Windows: Follow [these](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-install-python-3-windows) instructions up to step 5.
+    -  Mac OS/Linux: Usually comes pre-installed only with Python 2. Use package manager of your liking (e.g. [Homebrew](https://brew.sh) on Mac, [APT-GET](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/how-to-use-apt-get-commands) on Linux) to install Python 3.
     - gdspy
         - Documentation [here](https://gdspy.readthedocs.io/en/stable/gettingstarted.html)
         - Install using Pip: `python3 -m pip install gdspy` in command line/terminal