Changeset 81fd230 for prologue/foreword.xml

Timestamp:

02/19/2005 10:16:42 PM (19 years ago)

Author:

Gerard Beekmans <gerard@…>

Branches:

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Children:

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Parents:

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Message:

Trunk is now identical to Testing

git-svn-id: ​http://svn.linuxfromscratch.org/LFS/trunk/BOOK@4648 4aa44e1e-78dd-0310-a6d2-fbcd4c07a689

File:

• prologue/foreword.xml (modified) (1 diff)

prologue/foreword.xml

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 <?dbhtml filename="foreword.html"?>
 
-<para>See testing</para>
+<para>My adventures in Linux began six years ago when I downloaded and
+installed my first distribution. After working with it for awhile, I
+discovered issues I definitely would have liked to see improved upon.
+For example, I didn't like the arrangement of the bootscripts or the way
+programs were configured by default. I tried a number of alternate
+distributions to address these issues, yet each had its pros and cons.
+Finally, I realized that if I wanted full satisfaction from my Linux
+system, I would have to build my own from scratch.</para>
+
+<para>What does this mean? I resolved not to use pre-compiled packages
+of any kind, nor CD-ROMs or boot disks that would install basic
+utilities. I would use my current Linux system to develop my own
+customized system. This <quote>perfect</quote> Linux system would then
+have the strengths of various systems without their associated
+weaknesses. In the beginning, the idea was rather daunting, but I
+remained committed to the idea that a system could be built that would
+conform to my needs and desires rather than to a standard that just
+did not fit what I was looking for.</para>
+
+<para>After sorting through issues such as circular dependencies and
+compile-time errors, I created a custom-built Linux system that was
+fully operational and suitable to individual needs. This process also
+allowed me to create compact and streamlined Linux systems which are
+faster and take up less space than traditional operating systems. I
+called this system a Linux From Scratch system, or an LFS system for
+short.</para>
+
+<para>As I shared my goals and experiences with other members of the
+Linux community, it became apparent that there was sustained interest
+in the ideas set forth in my Linux adventures. Such custom-built LFS
+systems not only to meet user specifications and requirements, but
+also serve as an ideal learning opportunity for programmers and system
+administrators to enhance their Linux skills. Out of this broadened
+interest, the Linux From Scratch Project was born.</para>
+
+<para>This <emphasis>Linux From Scratch</emphasis> book provides
+readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom
+Linux systems. This book highlights the Linux from Scratch project and
+the benefits of using this system. Users can dictate all aspects of
+their system, including directory layout, script setup, and security.
+The resulting system will be compiled straight from the source code,
+and the user will be able to specify where, why, and how programs are
+installed. This book allows readers to fully customize Linux systems
+to their own needs and allows users more control over their
+system.</para>
+
+<para>I hope you will have a great time working on your own LFS
+system, and enjoy the numerous benefits of having a system that is
+truly <emphasis>your own</emphasis>.</para>
+
+<para></para>
+
+<literallayout>--
+Gerard Beekmans
+gerard@linuxfromscratch.org</literallayout>
 
 </sect1>
+