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 The `goSDN` controllers core - also called `nucleus` - is a lightweight library
 that manages principal network domains and provides southbound interface
-operations for orchestrated networking devices.
+operations for managed network elements.
 
 In addition we provide a simple Northbound-API for the controller ()
 
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 ## Managed Network Element (MNE)
 
-Any device directly configured by `goSDN`
+Any network element directly configured by `goSDN`
 
 # Installing
 `goSDN` provides a `Makefile` for all common use cases.