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+ The cover artwork of this book continues the freedom theme of the first edition of “<span class="quote">The Official Samba-3
+ HOWTO and Reference Guide</span>”. We may look back upon the past to question the motives of those who have
+ gone before us. Seldom do we realise that the past owes us no answer, and despite what we may think of the
+ actions of those who have travelled lifes' road before us, we must feel a sense of pride and gratitude for
+ those who, in the past, have protected our liberties.
+ </p><p>
+ Developments in information technology continue to move at an alarming pace. Human nature causes us
+ to adopt and embrace new developments that appear to answer the needs of the moment, but that can entrap
+ us at a future date. There are many examples in the short history of information technology. MS-DOS was
+ seen as a tool that liberated users from the tyrany of large computer system operating costs, and that
+ made possible the rapid progres we are beneficiaries of today. Yet today we are inclined to look back with
+ disdain on MS-DOS as an obsolete and constraining technology that belongs are an era that is best
+ forgotten.
+ </p><p>
+ The embrace of Windows networking, Windows NT4, and MS Active Directory in more recent times, may seem
+ modern and progressive today, but sooner or later something better will replace them. The current
+ preoccupation with extended identity management solutions and with directories is not unexpected.
+ The day will come that these too will be evaluated, and what may seem refreshing and powerful may
+ be better recogized as the chilly winds of the night. To argue against progress is unthinkable,
+ no matter what may lie ahead.
+ </p><p>
+ The development of Samba is moving forwards. The changes since Samba 3.0.0 are amazing, yet many
+ users would like to see more and faster progress. The benefits of recent developments can be realized
+ quickly, but documentation is necessary to unlock the pandoras' box. It is our hope that this book
+ will help the network administrator to rapidly deploy the new features with minimum effort. As you
+ deploy and gain mileage from the new enablement, take the time to think through what may lie ahead.
+ Above all, take stock of the freedom of choice that Samba provides in your world, and enjoy the new
+ potential for seamless interoperability.
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