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authorMark Hymers <markh@linuxfromscratch.org>2001-07-22 19:45:10 +0000
committerMark Hymers <markh@linuxfromscratch.org>2001-07-22 19:45:10 +0000
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-rw-r--r--preface/organization.xml6
-rw-r--r--preface/organpart1.xml6
-rw-r--r--preface/organpart2.xml6
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-rw-r--r--preface/whonotread.xml19
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7 files changed, 22 insertions, 47 deletions
diff --git a/preface/foreword.xml b/preface/foreword.xml
index 63f2c2b47..8ca66cbf1 100644
--- a/preface/foreword.xml
+++ b/preface/foreword.xml
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
<sect1 id="pf-foreword">
<title>Foreword</title>
-<para>
-Having used a number of different Linux distributions, I was never fully
+<para>Having used a number of different Linux distributions, I was never fully
satisfied with any of those. I didn't like the way the bootscripts were
arranged, I didn't like the way certain programs were configured by
default, and more of those things. I came to realize that if I wanted to
@@ -10,20 +9,15 @@ be fully satisfied with a Linux system, I would have to build my own system
from scratch, ideally using only the source code. Not using
pre-compiled packages of any kind. No help from some sort of CD-ROM or
bootdisk that would install some basic utilities. I would use my current
-Linux system and use that one to build my own.
-</para>
+Linux system and use that one to build my own.</para>
-<para>
-This, at one time, wild idea seemed very difficult and at times almost
+<para>This, at one time, wild idea seemed very difficult and at times almost
impossible. After sorting out all kinds of dependency problems, compile
problems, etcetera, a custom-built Linux system was created and fully
operational. I called this system an LFS system, which stands for Linux
-From Scratch.
-</para>
+From Scratch.</para>
-<para>
-I hope all of you will have a great time working on LFS!
-</para>
+<para>I hope all of you will have a great time working on LFS!</para>
<literallayout>
--
diff --git a/preface/organization.xml b/preface/organization.xml
index bba292061..fa250f2a0 100644
--- a/preface/organization.xml
+++ b/preface/organization.xml
@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
<sect1 id="pre-organization">
<title>Organization</title>
-<para>
-This book is divided into the following parts. Although there is a lot
+<para>This book is divided into the following parts. Although there is a lot
of duplicate information in certain parts, it's the easiest way to read
-it.
-</para>
+it.</para>
&pf-oz-organpart1;
&pf-oz-organpart2;
diff --git a/preface/organpart1.xml b/preface/organpart1.xml
index 3e7b3e99c..255fc6cda 100644
--- a/preface/organpart1.xml
+++ b/preface/organpart1.xml
@@ -1,12 +1,10 @@
<sect2 id="pre-organ1">
<title>Part I - Introduction</title>
-<para>
-Part One gives general information about this book (versions, where
+<para>Part One gives general information about this book (versions, where
to get it, changelog, mailing lists, and how to get in touch with us).
It also explains a few important aspects you really want and need to
-read before starting to build an LFS system.
-</para>
+read before starting to build an LFS system.</para>
</sect2>
diff --git a/preface/organpart2.xml b/preface/organpart2.xml
index ec2de01c4..71fd90ab6 100644
--- a/preface/organpart2.xml
+++ b/preface/organpart2.xml
@@ -1,12 +1,10 @@
<sect2 id="pre-organ2">
<title>Part II - Installation of the LFS system</title>
-<para>
-Part Two guides through the installation of the LFS system which will
+<para>Part Two guides through the installation of the LFS system which will
be the foundation for the rest of the system. Whatever you choose to do
with your brand new LFS system, it will be built on the foundation
-that's installed in this part.
-</para>
+that's installed in this part.</para>
</sect2>
diff --git a/preface/organpart3.xml b/preface/organpart3.xml
index 8f2bdc63a..73fdff926 100644
--- a/preface/organpart3.xml
+++ b/preface/organpart3.xml
@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
<sect2 id="pre-organ3">
<title>Part III - Appendixes</title>
-<para>
-Part Three contains various Appendices.
-</para>
+<para>Part Three contains various Appendices.</para>
</sect2>
diff --git a/preface/whonotread.xml b/preface/whonotread.xml
index 80d7d08dc..1e2cb88b4 100644
--- a/preface/whonotread.xml
+++ b/preface/whonotread.xml
@@ -1,31 +1,24 @@
<sect1 id="pre-whonotread">
<title>Who would not want to read this book</title>
-<para>
-People who don't want to build an entire Linux system from scratch
+<para>People who don't want to build an entire Linux system from scratch
probably don't want to read this book. If you, however, want to learn
more about what happens behind the scenes, in particular what happens
between turning on the computer and seeing the command prompt, you may
want to read the <quote>From Power Up To Bash Prompt</quote> (P2B) HOWTO.
This HOWTO builds a bare system, in way similar to the one this book
uses, but it focuses more on just installing a bootable system instead
-of a complete system.
-</para>
+of a complete system.</para>
-<para>
-To decide whether to read this book or the P2B HOWTO, ask yourself this
+<para>To decide whether to read this book or the P2B HOWTO, ask yourself this
question: "Is my main objective to get a working Linux system that I'm
going to build myself and, along the way, learn what every component of
a system is for, or is just the learning part my main objective?" If
you want to build and learn, read this book. If you just want to learn
-the basics, then the P2B HOWTO is probably better material to read.
-</para>
+the basics, then the P2B HOWTO is probably better material to read.</para>
-<para>
-The <quote>From Power Up To Bash Prompt</quote> HOWTO is located at
-<ulink url="http://www.netspace.net.au/~gok/power2bash/">
-http://www.netspace.net.au/~gok/power2bash/</ulink>
-</para>
+<para>The <quote>From Power Up To Bash Prompt</quote> HOWTO is located at
+<ulink url="http://www.netspace.net.au/~gok/power2bash/">http://www.netspace.net.au/~gok/power2bash/</ulink></para>
</sect1>
diff --git a/preface/whoread.xml b/preface/whoread.xml
index 553ab98d3..722899cd4 100644
--- a/preface/whoread.xml
+++ b/preface/whoread.xml
@@ -1,27 +1,23 @@
<sect1 id="pre-whoread">
<title>Who would want to read this book</title>
-<para>
-This book is intended for Linux users who want to setup their own
+<para>This book is intended for Linux users who want to setup their own
custom built Linux system. Reasons for wanting to build such a system are
diverse. Perhaps you want to get into more detail as to what
happens behind the scenes. Perhaps you are fed up with distributions
which are often bloated or perhaps you don't want to rely on pre-compiled
binaries due to security concerns. There are many other reasons why
someone may want a custom built system. If any of these reasons apply to
-you, this book is meant for you.
-</para>
+you, this book is meant for you.</para>
-<para>
-The fruits of building your own system are plentiful, but the labor may
+<para>The fruits of building your own system are plentiful, but the labor may
be hard. There is a long way ahead, but in the end you will be
able to call yourself the proud owner of your own Linux system,
completely tailored after your needs. You will dictate the layout of
bootscripts, the file system hierarchy, which programs are installed in
which directory, which versions of software to use, and more. Perhaps the
most important reason is that you will know exactly what is installed where,
-why, and how.
-</para>
+why, and how.</para>
</sect1>