Author: manuel Date: 2005-10-19 12:34:01 -0600 (Wed, 19 Oct 2005) New Revision: 7055
Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/administrativa.xml branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/askforhelp.xml branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/changelog.xml branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/how.xml branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/errata.xml branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/prerequisites.xml Log: Ported from trunk some redaction changes in preface and chapter01 pages. Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/administrativa.xml =================================================================== --- branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/administrativa.xml 2005-10-19 18:24:00 UTC (rev 7054) +++ branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/administrativa.xml 2005-10-19 18:34:01 UTC (rev 7055) @@ -20,9 +20,11 @@ <sect2 id="ch-scatter-maillists" xreflabel="Chapter 1 - Mailing Lists"> <title>Mailing Lists</title> -<para>The <uri>linuxfromscratch.org</uri> server hosts a number of -mailing lists used for the development of the LFS project. These lists -include the main development and support lists, among others.</para> +<para>The <uri>linuxfromscratch.org</uri> server hosts a number of mailing lists +used for the development of the LFS project. These lists include the main +development and support lists, among others. If the FAQ does not solve the +problem you are having, the next step would be to search the mailing lists at +<ulink url="&lfs-root;search.html"/>.</para> <para>For information on the different lists, how to subscribe, archive locations, and additional information, visit Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/askforhelp.xml =================================================================== --- branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/askforhelp.xml 2005-10-19 18:24:00 UTC (rev 7054) +++ branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/askforhelp.xml 2005-10-19 18:34:01 UTC (rev 7055) @@ -14,12 +14,19 @@ following hint will give you some guidance for troubleshooting: <ulink url="&hints-root;errors.txt"/>.</para> -<para>We also have a wonderful LFS community that is willing to offer -assistance through the mailing lists and IRC (see the <xref -linkend="ch-scatter-administrativa"/> section of this book). In order -to assist with diagnosing and solving the problem, please include -all relevant information in your request for help.</para> +<para>If you cannot find your problem listed in the FAQ, search the mailing +lists at <ulink url="&lfs-root;search.html"/>.</para> +<para>We also have a wonderful LFS community that is willing to offer assistance +through the mailing lists and IRC (see the <xref +linkend="ch-scatter-administrativa"/> section of this book). However, we get +several support questions everyday and many of them can be easily answered by +going to the FAQ and by searching the mailing lists first. So for us to offer +the best assistance possible, you need to do some research on your own first. +That allows us to focus on the more unusual support needs. If your searches do +not produce a solution, please include all relevant information (mentioned +below) in your request for help.</para> + <sect2> <title>Things to Mention</title> Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/changelog.xml =================================================================== --- branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/changelog.xml 2005-10-19 18:24:00 UTC (rev 7054) +++ branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/changelog.xml 2005-10-19 18:34:01 UTC (rev 7055) @@ -43,7 +43,8 @@ </listitem> <listitem><para>October 19, 2005 [manuel]: Updated the acknowledgements -to current trunk version.</para></listitem> +to current trunk version. Ported also some redaction changes in preface +and chapter01 pages.</para></listitem> <listitem><para>October 19, 2005 [manuel]: Updated the stylesheets, Makefile and related files to current trunk versions.</para></listitem> Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/how.xml =================================================================== --- branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/how.xml 2005-10-19 18:24:00 UTC (rev 7054) +++ branches/6.1.1/BOOK/chapter01/how.xml 2005-10-19 18:34:01 UTC (rev 7055) @@ -54,9 +54,9 @@ depend on the host distribution, with the exception of the running kernel. </para> -<para>While this may initially seem like a lot of work to isolate the new system -from the host distribution, a full technical explanation is provided at the -beginning of <xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/>.</para> +<para>This effort to isolate the new system from the host distribution may seem +excessive, but a full technical explanation is provided at the beginning of +<xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/>.</para> <para>In <xref linkend="chapter-building-system"/>, the full LFS system is built. The <command>chroot</command> (change root) program is used to enter a virtual Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/errata.xml =================================================================== --- branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/errata.xml 2005-10-19 18:24:00 UTC (rev 7054) +++ branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/errata.xml 2005-10-19 18:34:01 UTC (rev 7055) @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ <para>The software used to create an LFS system is constantly being updated and enhanced. Security warnings and bug fixes may become available after the LFS book has been released. To check whether the package versions or instructions in -this release of LFS need any modifications to accomodate security +this release of LFS need any modifications to accommodate security vulnerabilities or other bug fixes, please visit <ulink url="&errata;"/> before proceeding with your build. You should note any changes shown and apply them to the relevant section of the book as you progress with building the LFS system. Modified: branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/prerequisites.xml =================================================================== --- branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/prerequisites.xml 2005-10-19 18:24:00 UTC (rev 7054) +++ branches/6.1.1/BOOK/prologue/prerequisites.xml 2005-10-19 18:34:01 UTC (rev 7055) @@ -7,10 +7,23 @@ <title>Prerequisites</title> <?dbhtml filename="prerequisites.html"?> -<para>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:</para> +<para>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 use the command +line (shell) 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.</para> +<para>Because the LFS book assumes <emphasis>at least</emphasis> 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.</para> + +<para>Before building an LFS system, we recommend reading the following HOWTOs: +</para> + <itemizedlist> <listitem><para remap="verbatim">Software-Building-HOWTO <ulink url="http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Software-Building-HOWTO.html"/></para> -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-book FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
