Changeset 50f183f

Timestamp:

03/23/2001 01:52:04 AM (23 years ago)

Author:

Gerard Beekmans <gerard@…>

Branches:

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Children:

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Parents:

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Message:

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• preface/whoread.xml (modified) (1 diff)

preface/whoread.xml

@@ -4 +4 @@
 <para>
 This book is intended for Linux users who want to setup their own
-custom-built Linux system. Reasons for wanting to build such a system are
-diverse. Perhaps a user wants to get into more detail as to what
-happens behind the scenes. Perhaps he is fed up with distributions
-which are often bloated or perhaps he doesn't want to rely on pre-compiled
-binaries due to security concerns. There are many reasons why a user may wants 
-a custom-built system, but if it is one of them, this book is meant
-for him.
+custom built Linux system. Reasons for wanting to build such a system are
+diverse. Perhaps you want to get into more detail as to what
+happens behind the scenes. Perhaps you are fed up with distributions
+which are often bloated or perhaps you don't want to rely on pre-compiled
+binaries due to security concerns. There are many reasons why a user may 
+want a custom built system. If you are one of them, this book is meant
+for you.
 </para>
 
 <para>
-The fruits of building an own system are plentiful, but the labour may
-be hard. It is a long way ahead but in the end a user will be
-able to call himself the proud owner of his own Linux system,
-completely tailored after his needs. He dictates the layout of
+The fruits of building your own system are plentiful, but the labour may
+be hard. There is a long way ahead, but in the end you will be
+able to call yourself the proud owner of your own Linux system,
+completely tailored after your needs. You will dictate the layout of
 bootscripts, the file system hierarchy, which programs are installed in
 which directory, which versions of software to use, and more. Perhaps the
-most important reason is to know exactly what is installed where,
+most important reason is that you will know exactly what is installed where,
 why, and how.
 </para>
 
-
 </sect1>