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diff --git a/prologue/prerequisites.xml b/prologue/prerequisites.xml index 85a4ace84..ca159444f 100644 --- a/prologue/prerequisites.xml +++ b/prologue/prerequisites.xml @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ <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 + problems and correctly execute the commands listed. In particular, as an absolute minimum, you should already have the ability to use the command line (shell) to copy or move files and directories, list directory and file contents, and change the current directory. It is also expected that @@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ <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> + provide you with much assistance in these areas. 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> @@ -34,14 +34,17 @@ <ulink url="http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Software-Building-HOWTO.html"/></para> <para>This is a comprehensive guide to building and installing - <quote>generic</quote> Unix software packages under Linux.</para> + <quote>generic</quote> Unix software packages under Linux. Although it + was written some time ago, it still provides a good summary of the + basic techniques needed to build and install software.</para> </listitem> <listitem> <para>The Linux Users' Guide <ulink url="http://www.linuxhq.com/guides/LUG/guide.html"/></para> - <para>This guide covers the usage of assorted Linux software.</para> + <para>This guide covers the usage of assorted Linux software. This + reference is also fairly old, but still valid.</para> </listitem> <listitem> |