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@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ This is what you need to do to compile and install Ruby:
 
   5. Run make.
 
-  6. Optionally, run 'make test' to check whether the compiled Ruby
+  6. Optionally, run 'make check' to check whether the compiled Ruby
      interpreter works well.  If you see the message "test succeeded",
      your ruby works as it should (hopefully).