diff --git a/src/syncterm/syncterm.c b/src/syncterm/syncterm.c
index 63028507d80dcd5ed0ccba2b416394d2a16a7555..2c7885efebdd44e57d35db3e12cb6d59b3368255 100644
--- a/src/syncterm/syncterm.c
+++ b/src/syncterm/syncterm.c
@@ -1622,20 +1622,20 @@ int main(int argc, char **argv)
 #ifdef ALPHA
 	init_uifc(TRUE, TRUE);
 	uifc.showbuf(WIN_SAV|WIN_MID|WIN_HLP, 0, 0, 76, uifc.scrn_len - 2, "WARNING: ALPHA VERSION", 
-	     "This is an ~`ALPHA`~ version\n\n"
+	     "This is an ~`ALPHA`~ version\n"
 	     "\n"
 	     "It has both known and unknown issues and is not believed to be suitable\n"
 	     "for use. By using it, you are agreeing to be free QA to find and report bugs.\n"
 	     "\n"
 	     "There are expected to be many bugs.\n"
 	     "\n"
-	     "Bugs should be reported at http://sf/net/p/syncterm/tickets/\n"
+	     "Bugs should be reported at `http://sf.net/p/syncterm/tickets/`\n"
 	     "when reporting bugs, please register with a valid email so I can follow\n"
 	     "up with additional questions.\n"
 	     "\n"
 	     "This message will appear every time you start this program.  Please\n"
 	     "consider running the latest release from:\n"
-	     "https://sourceforge.net/projects/syncterm/files/latest/download\n"
+	     "`https://sourceforge.net/projects/syncterm/files/latest/download`\n"
 	     "if you want a terminal that works.",
 	     NULL, NULL);
 	uifcbail();