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diff --git a/prologue/prerequisites.xml b/prologue/prerequisites.xml index e0ce3d035..12622e066 100644 --- a/prologue/prerequisites.xml +++ b/prologue/prerequisites.xml @@ -7,9 +7,22 @@ <title>Prerequisites</title> <?dbhtml filename="prerequisites.html"?> -<para>This book assumes that the reader has a reasonable knowledge of using -and installing Linux software. Before building an LFS system, we -recommend reading the following HOWTOs:</para> +<para>Building an LFS system is not a simple task. It requires a certain level +of existing knowledge of Unix system administration in order to resolve +problems, and correctly execute the commands listed. In particular, as an +absolute minimum, the reader should already have the ability to copy or move +files and directories, list directory and file contents, and change the current +directory. It is also expected that the reader has a reasonable knowledge of +using and installing Linux software.</para> + +<para>Because the LFS book assumes <emphasis>at least</emphasis> this basic +level of skill, the various LFS support forums are unlikely to be able to +provide you with much assistance; you will find that your questions regarding +such basic knowledge will likely go unanswered, or you will simply be referred +to the LFS essential pre-reading list.</para> + +<para>Before building an LFS system, we recommend reading the following HOWTOs: +</para> <itemizedlist> <listitem><para>Software-Building-HOWTO |