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+
+<preface>
+ <title>Preface</title>
+ <para>This reference guide describes the usage and features
+ of &uffi;. The first
+ chapter provides an overview to the design of &uffi;.
+ Following that chapter is the reference section for all user
+ accessible functions of &uffi;. The appendix covers the
+ installation and implementation-specifc features of &uffi;.
+ </para>
+</preface>