From 2f1cb7da7c0209f3c533468e5c53639511bd944a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Burgess Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:21:08 +0000 Subject: Add more detailed prerequisites to the prologue git-svn-id: http://svn.linuxfromscratch.org/LFS/trunk/BOOK@6914 4aa44e1e-78dd-0310-a6d2-fbcd4c07a689 --- prologue/prerequisites.xml | 19 ++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'prologue/prerequisites.xml') 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 @@ Prerequisites -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: +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. + +Because the LFS book assumes at least 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. + +Before building an LFS system, we recommend reading the following HOWTOs: + Software-Building-HOWTO -- cgit v1.2.3-54-g00ecf