diff --git a/src/libs/compat/freebsd_network/README b/src/libs/compat/freebsd_network/README
index d5237f6e18..9b021bcdc8 100644
--- a/src/libs/compat/freebsd_network/README
+++ b/src/libs/compat/freebsd_network/README
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-FreeBSD network driver compatability layer. Based on FreeBSD 6.2.
+FreeBSD network driver compatibility layer. Based on FreeBSD 6.2.
 
   - Hugo, 3 May 2007