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\author{Greg Ward}
\authoraddress{E-mail: \email{gward@python.net}}
+\makeindex
\begin{document}
\maketitle
+\begin{abstract}
+ \noindent
+ This document describes the Python Distribution Utilities
+ (``Distutils'') from the end-user's point-of-view, describing how to
+ extend the capabilities of a standard Python installation by building
+ and installing third-party Python modules and extensions.
+\end{abstract}
+
%\begin{abstract}
%\noindent
%Abstract this!
@@ -664,8 +673,6 @@
\section{Distutils Configuration Files}
\label{config-files}
-\XXX{not even implemented yet, much less documented!}
-
\section{Pre-Distutils Conventions}
\label{pre-distutils}