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authorJohn Terpstra <jht@samba.org>2005-07-01 01:17:51 +0000
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<title>About the Cover Artwork</title>
<para>
- PLACHOLDER - PLACEHOLDER - PLACEHOLDER - PLACEHOLDER - PLACEHOLDER
+ The cover artwork of this book continues the freedom theme of the first edition of <quote>The Official Samba-3
+ HOWTO and Reference Guide</quote>. We may look back upon the past to question the motives of those who have
+ gone before us. Seldom do we realise that the past owes us no answer, and despite what we may think of the
+ actions of those who have travelled lifes' road before us, we must feel a sense of pride and gratitude for
+ those who, in the past, have protected our liberties.
</para>
<para>
- The cover artwork of this book continues the freedom theme of the first
- edition of <quote>Samba-3 by Example</quote>. The history of civilization
- demonstrates the fragile nature of freedom. It can be lost in a moment,
- and once lost, the cost of recovering liberty can be incredible. The last
- edition cover featured Alfred the Great who liberated England from the
- constant assault of Vikings and Norsemen. Events in England that
- that finally liberated the common people came about in small steps, but
- the result should not be under-estimated. Today, as always, freedom and
- liberty are seldom appreciated until they are lost. If we can not quantify
- what is the value of freedom, we shall be little motivated to protect it.
+ Developments in information technology continue to move at an alarming pace. Human nature causes us
+ to adopt and embrace new developments that appear to answer the needs of the moment, but that can entrap
+ us at a future date. There are many examples in the short history of information technology. MS-DOS was
+ seen as a tool that liberated users from the tyrany of large computer system operating costs, and that
+ made possible the rapid progres we are beneficiaries of today. Yet today we are inclined to look back with
+ disdain on MS-DOS as an obsolete and constraining technology that belongs are an era that is best
+ forgotten.
</para>
<para>
- <emphasis>Samba-3 by Example Cover Artwork:</emphasis> The British houses
- of parliament are a symbol of the Westminster system of government. This form
- of government permits the people to govern themselves at the lowest level, yet
- it provides for courts of appeal that are designed to protect freedom and to
- hold back all forces of tyranny. The clock is a pertinent symbol of the
- importance of time and place.
+ The embrace of Windows networking, Windows NT4, and MS Active Directory in more recent times, may seem
+ modern and progressive today, but sooner or later something better will replace them. The current
+ preoccupation with extended identity management solutions and with directories is not unexpected.
+ The day will come that these too will be evaluated, and what may seem refreshing and powerful may
+ be better recogized as the chilly winds of the night. To argue against progress is unthinkable,
+ no matter what may lie ahead.
</para>
<para>
- The information technology industry is being challenged by the imposition of
- new laws, hostile litigation, and the imposition of significant constraint
- of practice that threatens to remove the freedom to develop and deploy open
- source software solutions. Samba is a software solution that epitomizes freedom
- of choice in network interoperability for Microsoft Windows clients.
- </para>
-
- <para>
- I hope you will take the time needed to deploy it well, and that you may realize
- the greatest benefits may be obtained. You are free to use it in ways never
- considered, but in doing so there may be some obstacles. Every obstacle that is
- overcome adds to the freedom you can enjoy. Use Samba well, and it will serve
- you well.
+ The development of Samba is moving forwards. The changes since Samba 3.0.0 are amazing, yet many
+ users would like to see more and faster progress. The benefits of recent developments can be realized
+ quickly, but documentation is necessary to unlock the pandoras' box. It is our hope that this book
+ will help the network administrator to rapidly deploy the new features with minimum effort. As you
+ deploy and gain mileage from the new enablement, take the time to think through what may lie ahead.
+ Above all, take stock of the freedom of choice that Samba provides in your world, and enjoy the new
+ potential for seamless interoperability.
</para>
</preface>