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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
+<!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DocBook XML V4.2//EN"
+ "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.2/docbookx.dtd" [
+
+ <!-- Stuff for xincludes -->
+ <!ENTITY % xinclude SYSTEM "../entities/xinclude.dtd">
+ %xinclude;
+
+ <!-- entities files to use -->
+ <!ENTITY % global_entities SYSTEM '../entities/global.entities'>
+ %global_entities;
+
+]>
+
+<preface lang="en-US">
+<title>About the Cover Artwork</title>
+
+ <para>
+ The cover artwork of this book continues a theme chosen for the book,
+ <emphasis>The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide,</emphasis>
+ the cover of which features a Confederate scene. Samba has had a major
+ impact on the network deployment of Microsoft Windows desktop systems.
+ The cover artwork of the two official Samba books tells of events that
+ likewise had a major impact on the future.
+ </para>
+
+ <para>
+ <emphasis>Samba-3 by Example Cover Artwork:</emphasis> King Alfred the Great
+ (born 849, ruled 871-899) was one of the most amazing kings ever to
+ rule England. He defended Anglo-Saxon England from Viking raids, formulated
+ a code of laws, and fostered a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity.
+ His reign exhibits military skill and innovation, sound governance and the
+ ability to inspire men to plan for the future. Alfred liberated England
+ at a time when all resistence seemed futile.
+ </para>
+
+ <para>
+ Samba is a network interoperability solution that provides real choice for network
+ administrators. It is an adjunct to Microsoft Windows networks that provides
+ interoperability of UNIX systems with Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems.
+ You may use Samba to realize the freedom it provides for your network environment
+ thanks to a dedicated team who work behind the scenes to give you a better choice.
+ The efforts of these few dedicated developers continues to shape the future of
+ the Windows interoperability landscape. Enjoy!
+ </para>
+
+</preface>