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@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Unarchive the `octoplex` binary and copy it somewhere in your $PATH.
 
 ## Usage
 
-Octoplex can run as a single process (all-in-one), or in separate client/server mode.
+Octoplex can run as a single process (all-in-one), or in a client/server pair.
 
 Mode|Pick this when you...
 ---|---
@@ -71,15 +71,13 @@ Client/server|Want the server on a remote host (e.g., cloud VM) for long-running
 $ octoplex run
 ```
 
-Starts the Octoplex server and terminal UI in one process, right in your local console.
+Starts the Octoplex server **and** the terminal UI in one process.
 
-This is a great option to get started quickly!
-
-Note: Docker must be running on the same machine.
+_Docker must be running on the same machine._
 
 ### Client/server mode
 
-1. **Start the server** (on the host you want to handle the streams):
+1. **Start the server** (on the host that has Docker):
 
 ```bash
 $ octoplex server start
@@ -91,9 +89,9 @@ $ octoplex server start
 $ octoplex client start # --host my.remotehost.com if on a different host
 ```
 
-`client` is a lightweight TUI and does not require Docker to be installed.
+`client start` is a lightweight TUI and **does not need Docker to be installed**.
 
-3. **Stop the server** (and clean up and Docker resources) on the remote host:
+3. **Stop the server** (and clean up any Docker resources) on the remote host:
 
 ```bash
 $ octoplex server stop