Changeset c61dd1e for preface/whoread.xml
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r53c19e7 rc61dd1e 4 4 5 5 <para>There are many reasons why somebody would want to read this book. The 6 principle reason being to install a LFS system. A question many people raise6 principle reason being to install an LFS system. A question many people raise 7 7 is "Why go through all the hassle of manually building a Linux system 8 from scratch when you can just download and install an 8 from scratch when you can just download and install an existing one?". That 9 9 is a good question.</para> 10 10 11 11 <para>One important reason for LFS's existence is helping people 12 learn how a Linux system works from the inside out. Building a LFS system12 learn how a Linux system works from the inside out. Building an LFS system 13 13 helps demonstrate what makes Linux tick, and how things work together and 14 14 depend on each other. And perhaps most importantly, how to customize it to … … 33 33 <para>We could compare distributed Linux to a hamburger you buy at a 34 34 fast-food restaurant. You have no idea what you are easting. LFS on the 35 other hand, doesn't give you a hamburger, but the recipe to make a hamburger. 36 This allows you to inspectit, omit unwanted ingredients, and allows you to37 add your own ingredients that enhance the flavo ur of your burger. When you35 other hand, doesn't give you a hamburger, but the recipe to make a hamburger. 36 This allows you to review it, omit unwanted ingredients, and allows you to 37 add your own ingredients that enhance the flavor of your burger. When you 38 38 are satisfied with the recipe, you go on to preparing it. You make it just 39 39 the way you like it: broil it, bake it, deep-fry it, barbeque it, or eat it 40 raw.</para>40 tar-tar (raw).</para> 41 41 42 42 <para>Another analogy that we can use is that of comparing LFS with a 43 finished house. LFS will give you the skeleton of a house, but it's up 44 to you to install plumbing, electrical outlets, kitchen, bathtub, 45 wallpaper, etc.</para> 43 finished house. LFS will give you the skeletal plan of a house, but it's up 44 to you to build it, giving you the freedom to adjust your plans as you go.</para> 46 45 47 <para>Another advantage of a custom built Linux system is security. 46 <para>Another advantage of a custom built Linux system is security. 48 47 By compiling the entire system from source code, you are empowered to audit 49 48 everything and apply all the security patches you feel are needed. You don't 50 49 have to wait for somebody else to compile binary packages that fix a security 51 hole. Examine the new patch and build it yourself. 50 hole. Examine the new patch and build it yourself. You have no guarantee 52 51 that the new package was built correctly and actually fixes the problem 53 52 (adequately). You never truly know whether a security hole is fixed or
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