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authorManuel Canales Esparcia <manuel@linuxfromscratch.org>2005-12-18 12:25:25 +0000
committerManuel Canales Esparcia <manuel@linuxfromscratch.org>2005-12-18 12:25:25 +0000
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?>
-<!DOCTYPE sect1 PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DocBook XML V4.4//EN" "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.4/docbookx.dtd" [
+<!DOCTYPE sect1 PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DocBook XML V4.4//EN"
+ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.4/docbookx.dtd" [
<!ENTITY % general-entities SYSTEM "../general.ent">
%general-entities;
]>
+
<sect1 id="pre-foreword">
-<title>Foreword</title>
-<?dbhtml filename="foreword.html"?>
+ <?dbhtml filename="foreword.html"?>
-<para>My adventures in Linux began in 1998 when I downloaded and
-installed my first distribution. After working with it for a while, I
-discovered issues I definitely would have liked to see improved upon.
-For example, I didn't like the arrangement of the bootscripts or the way
-programs were configured by default. I tried a number of alternative
-distributions to address these issues, yet each had its pros and cons.
-Finally, I realized that if I wanted full satisfaction from my Linux
-system, I would have to build my own from scratch.</para>
+ <title>Foreword</title>
-<para>What does this mean? I resolved not to use pre-compiled packages
-of any kind, nor CD-ROMs or boot disks that would install basic
-utilities. I would use my current Linux system to develop my own
-customized system. This <quote>perfect</quote> Linux system would then
-have the strengths of various systems without their associated
-weaknesses. In the beginning, the idea was rather daunting, but I
-remained committed to the idea that a system could be built that would
-conform to my needs and desires rather than to a standard that just
-did not fit what I was looking for.</para>
+ <para>My adventures in Linux began in 1998 when I downloaded and
+ installed my first distribution. After working with it for a while, I
+ discovered issues I definitely would have liked to see improved upon.
+ For example, I didn't like the arrangement of the bootscripts or the way
+ programs were configured by default. I tried a number of alternative
+ distributions to address these issues, yet each had its pros and cons.
+ Finally, I realized that if I wanted full satisfaction from my Linux
+ system, I would have to build my own from scratch.</para>
-<para>After sorting through issues such as circular dependencies and
-compile-time errors, I created a custom-built Linux system that was
-fully operational and suitable to individual needs. This process also
-allowed me to create compact and streamlined Linux systems which are
-faster and take up less space than traditional operating systems. I
-called this system a Linux From Scratch system, or an LFS system for
-short.</para>
+ <para>What does this mean? I resolved not to use pre-compiled packages
+ of any kind, nor CD-ROMs or boot disks that would install basic
+ utilities. I would use my current Linux system to develop my own
+ customized system. This <quote>perfect</quote> Linux system would then
+ have the strengths of various systems without their associated
+ weaknesses. In the beginning, the idea was rather daunting, but I
+ remained committed to the idea that a system could be built that would
+ conform to my needs and desires rather than to a standard that just
+ did not fit what I was looking for.</para>
-<para>As I shared my goals and experiences with other members of the
-Linux community, it became apparent that there was sustained interest
-in the ideas set forth in my Linux adventures. Such custom-built LFS
-systems serve not only to meet user specifications and requirements, but
-also serve as an ideal learning opportunity for programmers and system
-administrators to enhance their Linux skills. Out of this broadened
-interest, the Linux From Scratch Project was born.</para>
+ <para>After sorting through issues such as circular dependencies and
+ compile-time errors, I created a custom-built Linux system that was
+ fully operational and suitable to individual needs. This process also
+ allowed me to create compact and streamlined Linux systems which are
+ faster and take up less space than traditional operating systems. I
+ called this system a Linux From Scratch system, or an LFS system for
+ short.</para>
-<para>This <emphasis>Linux From Scratch</emphasis> book provides
-readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom
-Linux systems. This book highlights the Linux from Scratch project and
-the benefits of using this system. Users can dictate all aspects of
-their system, including directory layout, script setup, and security.
-The resulting system will be compiled completely from the source code,
-and the user will be able to specify where, why, and how programs are
-installed. This book allows readers to fully customize Linux systems
-to their own needs and allows users more control over their
-system.</para>
+ <para>As I shared my goals and experiences with other members of the
+ Linux community, it became apparent that there was sustained interest
+ in the ideas set forth in my Linux adventures. Such custom-built LFS
+ systems serve not only to meet user specifications and requirements, but
+ also serve as an ideal learning opportunity for programmers and system
+ administrators to enhance their Linux skills. Out of this broadened
+ interest, the Linux From Scratch Project was born.</para>
-<para>I hope you will have a great time working on your own LFS
-system, and enjoy the numerous benefits of having a system that is
-truly <emphasis>your own</emphasis>.</para>
+ <para>This <emphasis>Linux From Scratch</emphasis> book provides
+ readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom
+ Linux systems. This book highlights the Linux from Scratch project and
+ the benefits of using this system. Users can dictate all aspects of
+ their system, including directory layout, script setup, and security.
+ The resulting system will be compiled completely from the source code,
+ and the user will be able to specify where, why, and how programs are
+ installed. This book allows readers to fully customize Linux systems
+ to their own needs and allows users more control over their
+ system.</para>
-<para></para>
+ <para>I hope you will have a great time working on your own LFS
+ system, and enjoy the numerous benefits of having a system that is
+ truly <emphasis>your own</emphasis>.</para>
<literallayout>--
Gerard Beekmans
gerard@linuxfromscratch.org</literallayout>
</sect1>
-