Merge lp:~littlergirl/kubuntu-docs/basics into lp:kubuntu-docs/precise

[Little Girl]

* A few grammar and punctuation changes to the basics.xml file.

=== modified file 'docs/basics/C/basics.xml'
--- docs/basics/C/basics.xml	2011-09-14 08:01:10 +0000
+++ docs/basics/C/basics.xml	2012-03-17 02:47:18 +0000
@@ -40,19 +40,18 @@
 </para>
 </note>
 <para>
-A filesystem is a method of storing and organizing files, not only in Linux
-but also in other computer operating systems. In Linux, most files are
+A filesystem is a method of storing and organizing files &mdash; not only in 
+Linux, but also in other computer operating systems. In Linux, most files are
 <quote>regular files</quote>, except <emphasis>directories</emphasis>,
 <emphasis>special files</emphasis>, <emphasis>links</emphasis>,
 <emphasis>sockets</emphasis>, and <emphasis>named pipes</emphasis>. The most
-common filetypes that users interact with are regular files, directories and
+common filetypes that users interact with are regular files, directories, and
 links.
 </para>
 <para>
-Opening a terminal (in &kubuntu; this is
-called <application>Konsole</application>) and typing
-<screen>ls /</screen>
-brings up a list similar to the following:
+Opening a terminal (in &kubuntu; this is called 
+<application>Konsole</application>) and typing
+<screen>ls /</screen> brings up a list similar to the following:
 <screen>
 bin
 boot
@@ -114,10 +113,10 @@
 <para>
 A <abbrev>symlink</abbrev> or <quote>symbolic link</quote> to <filename
 class="directory">/media/cdrom</filename>, which itself is a
-<abbrev>symlink</abbrev> to <filename
+<abbrev>symlink</abbrev> to <filename 
 class="directory">/media/cdrom0</filename>. If a <acronym>CD</acronym> is placed
 into the <acronym>CDROM</acronym> drive, the contents of that CD will be
-available in <filename class="directory">/media/cdrom0</filename> directory.
+available in the <filename class="directory">/media/cdrom0</filename> directory.
 </para>
 </listitem>
 </varlistentry>
@@ -133,8 +132,8 @@
 <varlistentry><term><filename class="directory">etc</filename></term>
 <listitem>
 <para>
-Contains all system-related configuration files, used to control
-the operation of programs.
+Contains all system-related configuration files used to control the
+operation of programs.
 </para>
 </listitem>
 </varlistentry>
@@ -142,8 +141,8 @@
 <listitem>
 <para>
 Contains a home directory for each user on the system. A user's home directory
-can contain personal configuration files and files such as documents, music,
-video, and other user-defined directories and files.
+can contain personal configuration files, documents, music, videos, and other 
+user-defined directories and files.
 </para>
 </listitem>
 </varlistentry>
@@ -158,8 +157,8 @@
 <varlistentry><term><filename class="directory">lib</filename></term>
 <listitem>
 <para>
-Contains the kernel modules in addition to shared library images needed to boot
-the system and run commands.
+Contains the kernel modules and shared library images needed to boot the
+system and run commands.
 </para>
 </listitem>
 </varlistentry>
@@ -182,7 +181,7 @@
 <varlistentry><term><filename class="directory">lost+found</filename></term>
 <listitem>
 <para>
-Contains the results of any recovery operation due to an improper shutdown of
+Contains the results of any recovery operation due to an improper shut-down of
 the system or a system crash.
 </para>
 </listitem>
@@ -190,7 +189,7 @@
 <varlistentry><term><filename class="directory">media</filename></term>
 <listitem>
 <para>
-Contains the subdirectories which are used as mount points for removable media
+Contains the subdirectories which are used as mount points for removable media,
 such as <acronym>CDROM</acronym> drives, <acronym>USB</acronym> disks, floppy
 disks.
 </para>
@@ -200,7 +199,7 @@
 <listitem>
 <para>
 Generic mount point for filesystems or devices. In most cases, <filename
-class="directory">/media</filename> is where most devices will be automounted.
+class="directory">/media</filename> is where most devices will be auto-mounted.
 </para>
 </listitem>
 </varlistentry>
@@ -239,7 +238,7 @@
 <varlistentry><term><filename class="directory">selinux</filename></term>
 <listitem>
 <para>
-A pseudo-filesystem containing the commands used by the kernel subsystem for the
+A pseudo-filesystem containing the commands used by the kernel sub-system for the
 Security-Enhanced Linux feature.
 </para>
 </listitem>
@@ -270,7 +269,7 @@
 <listitem>
 <para>
 Contains the largest share of data on the system, including read-only user
-data, as well as files and programs and such as program binaries, documentation,
+data, as well as files and programs, such as program binaries, documentation,
 libraries, header files, and more.
 </para>
 </listitem>
@@ -278,7 +277,7 @@
 <varlistentry><term><filename class="directory">var</filename></term>
 <listitem>
 <para>
-Contains variable data such as system log files, mail and printer spool
+Contains variable data, such as system log files, mail and printer spool
 directories, as well as transient and temporary files.
 </para>
 </listitem>
@@ -300,7 +299,7 @@
 Since Linux is a true multi-user system, the principles of both
 <emphasis>users</emphasis> and <emphasis>groups</emphasis> are important to the
 internal operation of the system, and also to the day-to-day use of the system.
-Linux handling of users and groups is the reason it is one of the most secure
+The way Linux handles users and groups makes it one of the most secure
 operating systems.
 </para>
 <sect2 id="users">
@@ -319,7 +318,7 @@
 <para>
 <emphasis role="strong">Logical Users</emphasis> are not tied to a person, but
 instead are tied to a system function that are used by applications to perform
-specific tasks. Daemons, mail, news are examples of logical users.
+specific tasks. Daemons, mail, and news are examples of logical users.
 </para>
 </listitem>
 </itemizedlist>
@@ -328,9 +327,9 @@
 <title>Groups</title>
 <para>
 Groups are logical expressions of organization. They tie users together and
-provide group-based, rather than user-based permissions. Common groups
+provide group-based, rather than user-based, permissions. Common groups
 include <emphasis>admin</emphasis>,
-<emphasis>audio</emphasis>, <emphasis>mail</emphasis>.
+<emphasis>audio</emphasis>, and <emphasis>mail</emphasis>.
 </para>
 </sect2>
 </sect1>
@@ -417,8 +416,8 @@
 </entry>
 <entry>
 <emphasis role="strong">rwx</emphasis> - <emphasis>read</emphasis>,
-<emphasis>write</emphasis> and <emphasis>execute</emphasis> permissions for the
-user.
+<emphasis>write</emphasis>, and <emphasis>execute</emphasis> permissions 
+for the user.
 </entry>
 <entry>
 <emphasis role="strong">r-x</emphasis> - <emphasis>read</emphasis> and
@@ -503,7 +502,7 @@
 <listitem>
 <para>
 <keycombo><keycap>Ctrl</keycap><keycap>Esc</keycap></keycombo> - Starts
-&kde;&apos; <application>s System Activity</application> dialog where processes
+&kde;&apos;s <application>System Activity</application> dialog where processes
 can be viewed and killed.
 </para>
 </listitem>