[27982] trunk/doc/guide/new/xml/intro.xml

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Revision: 27982
          http://trac.macosforge.org/projects/macports/changeset/27982
Author:   markd at macports.org
Date:     2007-08-16 18:13:22 -0700 (Thu, 16 Aug 2007)

Log Message:
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Add a bit to the introduction about "what it is".

Modified Paths:
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    trunk/doc/guide/new/xml/intro.xml

Modified: trunk/doc/guide/new/xml/intro.xml
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--- trunk/doc/guide/new/xml/intro.xml	2007-08-17 01:03:03 UTC (rev 27981)
+++ trunk/doc/guide/new/xml/intro.xml	2007-08-17 01:13:22 UTC (rev 27982)
@@ -5,8 +5,10 @@
   <title>Introduction</title>
 
   <para>MacPorts is a system for compiling, installing, and managing free and
-  open source software. A MacPorts "port" is a set of specifications contained
-  in a <filename>Portfile</filename> that defines an application, its
+  open source software. MacPorts may be thought of as divided into two main
+  parts: the infrastructure, known as MacPorts base, and the set of available
+  ports. A MacPorts "port" is a set of specifications contained in a
+  <filename>Portfile</filename> that defines an application, its
   characteristics, and any files or special instructions required to install
   it, so MacPorts may automatically fetch, patch, compile, and install ported
   software.</para>

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