This book assumes that its reader has a good deal of knowledge about using and installing Linux software. Before you begin building your LFS system, you should read the following HOWTOs: Software-Building-HOWTO This is a comprehensive guide to building and installing "generic" Unix software distributions under Linux. This HOWTO is available at . The Linux Users' Guide This guide covers the usage of assorted Linux software and is available at . The Essential Pre-Reading Hint This is an LFS Hint written specifically for new users of Linux. It is mostly a list of links to excellent sources of information on a wide range of topics. Any person attempting to install LFS, should at least have an understanding of many of the topics in this hint. It is available at