Open-Source Style Guide
Manual for Technical Writers
Documenting software projects and products
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Abstract
A short overview and summary of the book's subject and purpose, traditionally no more than one paragraph long. Note: the abstract will appear in the front matter of your book and will also be placed in the description field of the book's RPM spec file.
