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+<sect1 id="pre-whoread">
+<title>Who would want to read this book</title>
+
+<para>
+This book is intended for Linux users who want to learn more about the
+inner workings of Linux and how the various pieces of the Operating
+System fit together. This book will guide you step-by-step in creating
+your own custom build Linux system from scratch, using the source code of
+the software that we need.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+This book is also intended for Linux users who want to get away from the
+existing commercial and free distributions that are often too bloated.
+Using existing distributions also forces you to use the file system
+structure, boot script structure, etc. that they choose to use. With
+this book you can create your own structures and methods in exactly the
+way you like them (which can be based on the ones this book provides)
+</para>
+
+<para>
+Also, if you have security concerns, you don't want to rely on
+pre-compiled packages. So instead, you want to compile all programs
+from scratch and install them yourself. That could be another reason why
+you would want to build a custom made Linux system.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+Those are just a few out of many reasons why people want to build their
+own Linux system. If you're one of those people, this book is meant for
+you.
+</para>
+
+</sect1>
+