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AMD64: A Section That Applies to AMD64 Only

If a complete section of a chapter is concerned with a single platform, this

is introduced, as in the case of tips, notes, and warnings, by the platform

abbreviation in the title, so the table of contents for the manual reﬂects this

difference.

Labeling of screenshots and examples of code are provided in similar fash-

ion — the relevant caption or example title is preceded by the platform ab-

breviation. If no abbreviation is used, the information may be assumed to

be valid for all platforms.

Target Audience

The authors have assumed that readers of this manual possess the follow-

ing basic knowledge:

You are familiar with the terminology used for your hardware plat-

form or have access to the appropriate documentation of the hard-

ware vendor.

You are familiar with the characteristics and special features of your

hardware platform.

You have at least a basic knowledge of how to administer a Linux

system.

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