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In an attempt to make this book as standalone as possible,
I’ve provided an appendix that gives you the very basics of
using the command line, including making edits to text files.
Conventions Used in This Book
The following is a list of the typographical conventions used
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Used to indicate URLs, filenames, filename extensions,
and directory/folder names. For example, a path in the
filesystem will appear as /Developer/Applications.
Constant width
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type directly.
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Used in code examples and tables to show sample text to
be replaced with your own values.
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text with the following styles:
TIP
This is a tip, suggestion, or general note. It contains use-
ful supplementary information about the topic at hand.
WARNING
This is a warning or note of caution.
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Acknowledgments
As with my first book, Test Driving Linux, this one would
not have been possible without the support of my wife. She
really kept me motivated throughout the project and gave me
the determination to see it through. I never would have
thought writing a “tiny” pocket guide could possibly take so
long.
I also thank Keith Fahlgren for reading through the book and
making helpful suggestions.
This book would not be possible without the hard work put
into it by the O’Reilly production staff. Marlowe Shaeffer
was the production editor and proofreader for the book,
Nancy Kotary copyedited, and Judy Hoer did her usual
excellent job on the index. The cover design was by Emma
Colby, one of her last before moving on from O’Reilly.
This book is dedicated to my father. I wish I knew back in
1984 what a gift you were giving me by allowing me time to
play games on your new computer. Thank you for all of the
support you have given me throughout my life.
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