Various edits, some addressing #2092 and #2326.

git-svn-id: http://svn.linuxfromscratch.org/LFS/trunk/BOOK@8914 4aa44e1e-78dd-0310-a6d2-fbcd4c07a689

chapter01/askforhelp.xml

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
   <title>Help</title>
 
   <para>If an issue or a question is encountered while working through
-  this book, check the FAQ page at <ulink url="&faq-root;#generalfaq"/>.
+  this book, please check the FAQ page at <ulink url="&faq-root;#generalfaq"/>.
   Questions are often already answered there. If your question is not
   answered on this page, try to find the source of the problem. The
   following hint will give you some guidance for troubleshooting:

chapter01/changelog.xml

@@ -37,11 +37,22 @@
 
 -->
 
+    <listitem>
+      <para>2009-05-24</para>
+      <itemizedlist>
+        <listitem>
+          <para>[gerard] - Various edits. Addresses <ulink
+           url="&lfs-ticket-root;2092">#2092</ulink> and <ulink
+           url="&lfs-ticket-root;2326">#2326</ulink>.</para>
+        </listitem>
+       </itemizedlist>
+    </listitem>
+
     <listitem>
       <para>2009-05-23</para>
       <itemizedlist>
         <listitem>
-          <para>[bdubbs] - Clarified the interprtation of test results
+          <para>[bdubbs] - Clarified the interpretation of test results
           in GMP. Fixes
           <ulink url="&lfs-ticket-root;2406">#2406</ulink>.</para>
         </listitem>

chapter01/how.xml

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
   <title>How to Build an LFS System</title>
 
-  <para>The LFS system will be built by using a previously installed
+  <para>The LFS system will be built by using an already installed
   Linux distribution (such as Debian, Mandriva, Red Hat, or SUSE). This
   existing Linux system (the host) will be used as a starting point to
   provide necessary programs, including a compiler, linker, and shell,
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@
   them on the new file system. <xref linkend="chapter-final-preps"/>
   discusses the setup of an appropriate working environment. Please read
   <xref linkend="chapter-final-preps"/> carefully as it explains several
-  important issues the reader should be aware of before beginning to
+  important issues you need be aware of before beginning to
-  work through <xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/> and beyond.</para>
+  work your way through <xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/> and beyond.</para>
 
   <para><xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/> explains the
   installation of a number of packages that will form the basic
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
   packages are needed to resolve circular dependencies&mdash;for example,
   to compile a compiler, you need a compiler.</para>
 
-  <para><xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/> also shows the user how to
+  <para><xref linkend="chapter-temporary-tools"/> also shows you how to
   build a first pass of the toolchain, including Binutils and GCC (first pass
   basically means these two core packages will be reinstalled).
   The next step is to build Glibc, the C library. Glibc will be compiled by
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
   kernel. </para>
 
   <para>This effort to isolate the new system from the host distribution may
-  seem excessive, but a full technical explanation is provided in
+  seem excessive. A full technical explanation as to why this is done is provided in
   <xref linkend="ch-tools-toolchaintechnotes"/>.</para>
 
   <para>In <xref linkend="chapter-building-system"/>, the full LFS system is
@@ -76,22 +76,21 @@
   the kernel to mount the LFS partition as the root partition. The system
   does not actually reboot, but instead <command>chroot</command>'s because
   creating a bootable system requires additional work which is not necessary
-  just yet. The major advantage is that <quote>chrooting</quote> allows the
+  just yet. The major advantage is that <quote>chrooting</quote> allows you
-  builder to continue using the host while LFS is being built. While waiting
+  to continue using the host system while LFS is being built. While waiting
-  for package compilation to complete, a user can switch to a different
+  for package compilations to complete, you can continue using your computer as
-  virtual console (VC) or X desktop and continue using the computer as
   normal.</para>
 
   <para>To finish the installation, the LFS-Bootscripts are set up in
   <xref linkend="chapter-bootscripts"/>, and the kernel and boot loader are set
   up in <xref linkend="chapter-bootable"/>. <xref linkend="chapter-finalizing"/>
-  contains information on furthering the LFS experience beyond this book.
+  contains information on continuing the LFS experience beyond this book.
   After the steps in this book have been implemented, the computer will be
   ready to reboot into the new LFS system.</para>
 
   <para>This is the process in a nutshell. Detailed information on each
   step is discussed in the following chapters and package descriptions.
   Items that may seem complicated will be clarified, and everything will
-  fall into place as the reader embarks on the LFS adventure.</para>
+  fall into place as you embark on the LFS adventure.</para>
 
 </sect1>