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<preface lang="en-US">
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<title>About the Cover Artwork</title>
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<para>
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The cover artwork of this book continues a theme chosen for the book,
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<emphasis>The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide,</emphasis>
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the cover of which features a Confederate scene. Samba has had a major
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impact on the network deployment of Microsoft Windows desktop systems.
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The cover artwork of the two official Samba books tells of events that
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likewise had a major impact on the future.
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</para>
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<para>
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<emphasis>Samba-3 by Example Cover Artwork:</emphasis> King Alfred the Great
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(born 849, ruled 871-899) was one of the most amazing kings ever to
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rule England. He defended Anglo-Saxon England from Viking raids, formulated
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a code of laws, and fostered a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity.
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His reign exhibits military skill and innovation, sound governance and the
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ability to inspire men to plan for the future. Alfred liberated England
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at a time when all resistence seemed futile.
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</para>
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<para>
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Samba is a network interoperability solution that provides real choice for network
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administrators. It is an adjunct to Microsoft Windows networks that provides
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interoperability of UNIX systems with Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems.
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You may use Samba to realize the freedom it provides for your network environment
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thanks to a dedicated team who work behind the scenes to give you a better choice.
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The efforts of these few dedicated developers continues to shape the future of
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the Windows interoperability landscape. Enjoy!
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</para>
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</preface>
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