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  - [License](#license)
 
 ## Prerequisites
-Start with a clean install of the [latest release of Raspbian](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/) (currently Stretch). Raspbian Stretch Lite is recommended.
+Start with a clean install of the [latest release of Raspbian](https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/) (currently Buster). Raspbian Buster Lite is recommended.
 
 1. Update Raspbian, including the kernel and firmware, followed by a reboot:
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