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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Use this method to compile the module as a native FreeBSD package (`pkg`) with f
 
 2. Symlink the port skeleton into your system's ports tree:
    ```bash
-   sudo ln -s \$(pwd)/freebsd-port/sysutils/lua-sysmount /usr/ports/sysutils/lua-sysmount
+   sudo ln -s $(pwd)/freebsd-port/sysutils/lua-sysmount /usr/ports/sysutils/lua-sysmount
    ```
 
 3. Build and generate the binary package for your desired Lua flavor (e.g., Lua 5.4):