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author	markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de>
date	Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:42:56 +0200
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children	9317d789cef9

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23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	3 .P
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	4 I have discovered the mail client \fInmh\fP
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	5 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	6 nmh website homepage
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	7 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	8 in fall 2009.
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	9 At that time I used \fImutt\fP,
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	10 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	11 mutt website
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	12 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	13 as many advanced Unix users do.
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	14 When I read about nmh, its concepts convinced me at once.
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	15 The transition from mutt to nmh was similar to beginning with
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	16 file management in the Unix shell when being used to the
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	17 \fImidnight commander\fP,
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	18 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	19 midnight commander website
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	20 .]
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	21 or like starting with vi when being used to modeless editors.
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	22 Such a change is not trivial, but, in being convinced by the
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	23 concepts and by having done similar transitions for file management
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	24 and editing already, it was not too difficult.
51 49cf68506b5d Spell checking. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 47 diff changeset	25 In contrast, setting up nmh to a convenient state became a tedious task
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	26 that took several months.
164 5c01017be420 Reacted to suggestions by Aaron Mueller. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 159 diff changeset	27 Once having nmh arranged this way, I enjoyed using it
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	28 because of its conceptional elegance and its scripting capabilities.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	29 Nevertheless, it was still inconvenient for handling attachments,
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	30 non-ASCII character encodings, and similar features of modern emailing.
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	31 My setup demanded more and more additional configuration and helper scripts
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	32 to have nmh behave the way I wanted; yet my
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	33 expectations were rather common for modern emailing.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	34 As a computer scientist and programmer, I wanted to improve the situation.
8 3ef5449c1175 Moved text; wrote more text; removed ch02.roff. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 5 diff changeset	35 .P
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	36 In spring 2010, I sent a message
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	37 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	38 nmh-workers gsoc
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	39 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	40 to the \fInmh-workers\fP mailing list,
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	41 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	42 nmh-workers mailing list website
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	43 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	44 asking for the possibility to offer a Google Summer of Code
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	45 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	46 google summer of code website
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	47 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	48 project for me.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	49 Participating in the development of nmh in this manner appeared attractive
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	50 to me, because I would have been able to work full time on nmh.
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	51 Although the nmh community had reacted generally positive to the suggestion,
171 346ff7e201f5 Applied suggestions by Boris. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 164 diff changeset	52 the administrative work for such a project would had been too much.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	53 Nonetheless, my proposal had activated the nmh community.
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	54 In the following weeks, goals for nmh's future were discussed.
029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	55 In these discussions, I became involved in the
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	56 question whether nmh should include mail transfer facilities.
34 2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	57 .[
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	58 nmh-workers thread mta mua
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	59 .]
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	60 I argued for the Mail Transfer Agent of nmh to be removed.
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	61 In this fundamental question,
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	62 my opinion differed from the opinion of most others.
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	63 Sadly, besides the discussions, hardly any real work was done.
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	64 Being unable to work on nmh in a way that would be accepted at university
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	65 as part of my studies, I needed to choose another project.
8 3ef5449c1175 Moved text; wrote more text; removed ch02.roff. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 5 diff changeset	66 .P
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	67 Half a year later, starting in August 2010,
1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	68 I took one semester off to travel through Latin America.
173 4c7db172fb59 Various corrections and improvements. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 171 diff changeset	69 During my time in Argentina, I wanted to work on free software.
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	70 This brought me back to nmh.
159 8b411125645d Corrections and improvements by Kate, Phil, Matou, Michi, Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 146 diff changeset	71 Richard Sandelman, an active nmh user, took care of the official basis.
173 4c7db172fb59 Various corrections and improvements. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 171 diff changeset	72 Juan Granda, an Argentine free software developer,
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	73 organized a computer with Internet connection.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	74 Thanks to them, I was able to work on nmh during my three-month
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	75 stay in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	76 Quickly it became obvious that I would not succeed with my main goal,
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	77 to improve the character encoding handling.
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	78 (One of its ramifications is the
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	79 missing transfer decoding of quoted text in replies.)
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	80 As this is one of the most intricate parts of the system, the goal
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	81 was simply set too high.
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	82 Instead, I improved the code base as I read through it.
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	83 I found minor bugs for which I proposed fixes.
171 346ff7e201f5 Applied suggestions by Boris. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 164 diff changeset	84 Additionally, I improved the documentation in minor ways.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	85 When I started to work on larger code changes,
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	86 I had to discover that the community was reluctant to change.
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	87 Its wish for compatibility was much stronger than its
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	88 wish for convenient out-of-the-box setups \(en in contrast to my opinion.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	89 This, once again, led to long discussions.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	90 I came to understand their point of view, but it was different to mine.
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	91 At the end of my three-month project, I had become familiar with
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	92 nmh's code base and community,
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	93 I had improved the project in minor ways,
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	94 and I still was convinced that I wanted to continue to do so.
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	95 .P
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	96 Another half year later, the end of my studies came within reach.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	97 I needed to choose a topic for my master's thesis.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	98 Without question, I wanted to work on nmh.
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	99 But not exactly on nmh, because I had accepted that its
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	100 community has different goals than I have.
87 7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	101 Working on nmh would result in much discussion and, in consequence,
7d5b180de542 All kinds of rework plus new refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 68 diff changeset	102 little progress.
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	103 After careful thought, I decided to start an experimental version of nmh.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	104 I wanted to implement my own ideas of how an MH-like system should
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	105 look like.
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	106 I wanted to create a usable alternative version to be compared with
029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	107 the present state of nmh.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	108 Eventually, my work would be proven successful or not.
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	109 In any case, the nmh project would profit from my experiences.
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	110
30 d996f130e279 Some rework and new text in the Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 28 diff changeset	111 .U2 "Focus of this Document
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	112 .P
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	113 This document explains the design goals and implementation decisions
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	114 for mmh,
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	115 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	116 mmh website homepage
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	117 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	118 an experimental version of nmh.
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	119 It discusses technical, historical, social and philosophical considerations.
029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	120 On the technical side, this document
125 0e102cec0c73 s/stream-line/streamline/; s/motorbike/motorcycle/ markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 106 diff changeset	121 explains how an existing project was streamlined by removing rough edges
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	122 and better exploitation of the central concepts.
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	123 On the historical side, changes through time are discussed,
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	124 regarding the use cases and the email features,
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	125 as well as the reactions to them.
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	126 Socially, this document describes the effects
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	127 and experiences of a newcomer with revolutionary aims entering an old
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	128 and matured software project.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	129 Philosophical thoughts on style, mainly based on the Unix
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	130 philosophy, are present throughout the discussions.
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	131 The document describes the changes to nmh,
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	132 but as well, it clarifies my personal perception of the
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	133 concepts of MH and Unix, and explain my therefrom resulting point of view.
8 3ef5449c1175 Moved text; wrote more text; removed ch02.roff. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 5 diff changeset	134 .P
31 029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	135 This document is written for the community around MH-like mail systems,
029e11dd4de1 Rework in Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 30 diff changeset	136 including developers and users.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	137 Despite the focus on MH-like systems, this document may be valuable
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	138 to anyone interested in the Unix philosophy and anyone in contact with
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	139 old software projects, be it code- or community-related.
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	140 .P
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	141 The reader is expected to be familiar with Unix, C and emailing.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	142 Good Unix shell knowledge is required, because MH relies fundamentally
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	143 on the shell.
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	144 Without the power of the shell, MH becomes a motorcycle
30 d996f130e279 Some rework and new text in the Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 28 diff changeset	145 without winding roads: boring.
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	146 Introductions to Unix and its shell can be found in \fIThe UNIX Programming
eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	147 Environment\fP by Kernighan and Pike
37 83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	148 .[
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	149 kernighan pike unix prog env
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	150 .]
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	151 or \fIThe UNIX System\fP by Bourne.
37 83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	152 .[
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	153 bourne unix system
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	154 .]
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	155 The reader is assumed to be a C programmer,
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	156 but the document should be understandable otherwise, too.
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	157 The definitive guide to C is Kernighan and Ritchie's
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	158 \fIThe C Programming Language\fP.
37 83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	159 .[
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	160 kernighan ritchie c prog lang
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	161 .]
164 5c01017be420 Reacted to suggestions by Aaron Mueller. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 159 diff changeset	162 A book about system-level C programming, such as those written by
5c01017be420 Reacted to suggestions by Aaron Mueller. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 159 diff changeset	163 Rochkind and Curry,
37 83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	164 .[
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	165 rochkind advanced unix prog
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	166 .]
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	167 .[
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	168 curry system prog
83b1481dda93 More refs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 34 diff changeset	169 .]
164 5c01017be420 Reacted to suggestions by Aaron Mueller. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 159 diff changeset	170 can be helpful as additional literature.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	171 Old books are likely more helpful for understanding,
3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	172 because large parts of the source code are old.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	173 The reader is expected to know the format of email messages and
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	174 the structure of email transfer systems, at least on a basic level.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	175 It's advisable to have cross-read RFC\\|821 and RFC\\|822.
199 5cd9bacdfcd3 Updated RFCs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 197 diff changeset	176 Furthermore, basic understanding of MIME [RFC\\|2045\(enRFC\\|2049]
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	177 is good to have.
106 3c4e5f0a7e7b Included (English language) corrections by Kate. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 87 diff changeset	178 The Wikipedia provides good introduction-level information about email.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	179 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	180 wikipedia email
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	181 .]
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	182 .P
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	183 Frequent references to the Unix philosophy will be made.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	184 Gancarz has tried to sum it up in his book
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	185 \fIThe UNIX Philosophy\fP.
34 2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	186 .[
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	187 gancarz unix phil
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	188 .]
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	189 Even better, though less concrete, are \fIThe UNIX Programming
eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	190 Environment\fP
34 2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	191 .[
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	192 kernighan pike unix prog env
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	193 .]
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	194 and \fIThe Practice of Programming\fP
34 2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	195 .[
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	196 kernighan pike practice of prog
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	197 .]
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	198 by Kernighan and Pike.
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	199 The term paper \fIWhy the Unix Philosophy still matters\fP
34 2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	200 .[
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	201 why unix phil still matters schnalke
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	202 .]
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	203 by myself provides an overview on the philosophy,
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	204 including a case study of MH.
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	205 .P
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	206 Although a brief introduction to MH is provided in Section
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	207 .Cf mh ,
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	208 the reader is encouraged to have a look at
181 eb6eeb10afd5 Various stuff: Checked quotes, s/further more/furthermore/, etc markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 173 diff changeset	209 \fIMH & nmh: Email for Users & Programmers\fP by Jerry Peek.
34 2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	210 .[
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	211 peek mh
2fea9739507f Added some refs to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 31 diff changeset	212 .]
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	213 The current version is available freely on the Internet.
30 d996f130e279 Some rework and new text in the Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 28 diff changeset	214 It is the definitive guide to MH and nmh.
d996f130e279 Some rework and new text in the Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 28 diff changeset	215 .P
d996f130e279 Some rework and new text in the Preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 28 diff changeset	216 This document is neither a user's tutorial to mmh nor an introduction
53 01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	217 to any of the topics covered.
01d06ca2eb1b Rework based on comments by Lydi. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 52 diff changeset	218 The technical discussions are on an advanced level.
52 f12b22b0e29a Improvements by diction(1). markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 51 diff changeset	219 Nevertheless, as knowledge of the fundamental concepts is the most valuable
51 49cf68506b5d Spell checking. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 47 diff changeset	220 information a user can acquire about some program or software system,
52 f12b22b0e29a Improvements by diction(1). markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 51 diff changeset	221 this document may be worth a read for non-developers as well.
8 3ef5449c1175 Moved text; wrote more text; removed ch02.roff. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 5 diff changeset	222
3ef5449c1175 Moved text; wrote more text; removed ch02.roff. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 5 diff changeset	223
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	224 .U2 "Organization
0 dc2bfef4cda7 Initial commit: Basic structure, macros and fonts. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: diff changeset	225 .P
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	226 This thesis consists of three chapters.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	227 Chapter 1 introduces into the topic, describing MH and explaining
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	228 the background and goals of the mmh project.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	229 Chapter 2 discusses the work done in the project.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	230 It is organized along the three major goals of the project, namely
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	231 streamlining, modernizing, and styling.
164 5c01017be420 Reacted to suggestions by Aaron Mueller. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 159 diff changeset	232 Not every change is described because that would bore the reader.
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	233 Instead, important changes and those standing for a set of similar
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	234 changes are described and discussed.
200 c299ed65d015 Spell checked. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 199 diff changeset	235 Chapter 3 finishes up by summarizing the achievements and taking
164 5c01017be420 Reacted to suggestions by Aaron Mueller. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 159 diff changeset	236 a look into the future of the mmh project.
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	237 .P
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	238 .I "Italic font
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	239 is used to emphasize new terms, and for names of software projects,
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	240 literature, and man pages.
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	241 .CW "Constant width font
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	242 is used to denote names of programs, files,
200 c299ed65d015 Spell checked. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 199 diff changeset	243 functions, command lines, code excerpts, program input and output.
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	244 .P
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	245 References to man pages are printed as ``\c
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	246 .Mp cat (1)''.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	247 In this case it is a reference to the man page of
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	248 .Pn cat ,
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	249 which is in section one of the Unix manual.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	250 Internet technologies are specified by \fIRequests for Comments\fP (RFCs).
199 5cd9bacdfcd3 Updated RFCs. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 197 diff changeset	251 Throughout the document, they are referenced similar to ``RFC\\|821''.
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	252 A list of relevant RFCs is located at the end of the document.
200 c299ed65d015 Spell checked. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 199 diff changeset	253 Literature is cited in brackets, such as
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	254 .[ ``[
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	255 kernighan pike unix programming env
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	256 .]]''.
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	257 Citations of email messages and websites are in the same style
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	258 but distinguished by a prefix.
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	259 For example:
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	260 .[ ``[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	261 website mmh
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	262 .]]''
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	263 and
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	264 .[ ``[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	265 nmh-workers mmh announce
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	266 .]]''.
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	267 All references are collected at the end of the document.
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	268 .P
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	269 This document describes practical programming work.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	270 The code of mmh is managed with the
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	271 .Pn git
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	272 version control system.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	273 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	274 git website
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	275 .]
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	276 All code changes were checked in.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	277 In the discussions, references to corresponding code changes are printed
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	278 as ``\c
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	279 .Ci 1a2b3c4 ''.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	280 The identifier is the seven-letter-prefix of the changeset hash value,
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	281 which is considered unique.
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	282 A change can be looked up in the repository, on the command line with
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	283 .Cl "git show XXX" ,
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	284 replacing `\f(CWXXX\fP' with the concrete hash value or any unique prefix.
68 7ca31b06b653 Preface: Added some lines about source code commit references. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 53 diff changeset	285 In this example:
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	286 .Cl "git show 1a2b3c4" .
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	287 At the time of writing, changesets can be looked up online at:
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	288 .CW "http://git.marmaro.de/?p=mmh;a=commitdiff;h=XXX" .
146 f37ad952cf78 preface: Tiny change in wording. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 143 diff changeset	289 But as we all know, URIs are always at risk to change.
197 05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	290 .P
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	291 Whenever lines of code were determined, David A. Wheeler's \fIsloccount\fP
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	292 .[
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	293 sloccount website
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	294 .]
05a243dffaca Added refs to the Preface; splitted the bib. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 181 diff changeset	295 was used to measure the amount in a comparable way.
24 9be9b47eb52d Added text placeholders to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 23 diff changeset	296
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	297
28 6c63083b4c19 Wrote text for the Preface; changed headings in Preface and Introduction. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 27 diff changeset	298 .U2 "Acknowledgments
23 1e4afeb34da7 Rework in the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 8 diff changeset	299 .P
24 9be9b47eb52d Added text placeholders to the preface. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 23 diff changeset	300 To be written at the very end.
143 996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	301 .P
996c4ac500df preface: Wrote about the organization of the document. markus schnalke <meillo@marmaro.de> parents: 125 diff changeset	302 FIXME

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