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diff --git a/docs/Samba3-ByExample/SBE-inside-cover.xml b/docs/Samba3-ByExample/SBE-inside-cover.xml index 492a581cf5..b55a333f9e 100644 --- a/docs/Samba3-ByExample/SBE-inside-cover.xml +++ b/docs/Samba3-ByExample/SBE-inside-cover.xml @@ -4,41 +4,32 @@ <title>About the Cover Artwork</title> <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. + 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> 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. + <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> - 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. + 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> |