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diff --git a/prologue/foreword.xml b/prologue/foreword.xml index 7e2b91093..2ebe3414c 100644 --- a/prologue/foreword.xml +++ b/prologue/foreword.xml @@ -1,67 +1,67 @@ <?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> - |