diff --git a/chapter01/how.xml b/chapter01/how.xml
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@@ -22,10 +22,9 @@
   machine, you may wish to use the Linux From Scratch LiveCD or a LiveCD from a
   commercial distribution. The LFS LiveCD works well as a host system,
   providing all the tools you need to successfully follow the instructions in
-  this book. Unfortunately, development of the LiveCD has not progressed
-  recently and it only contains older versions of the source packages and
-  patches (the versions not labeled <quote>-nosrc</quote> or
-  <quote>-min</quote>), and this book.  For more
+  this book. The LiveCD version is behind the current book, but is still useful
+  as a host for building the current book if you use the current book, packages
+  and patches instead of those included on the LiveCD.  For more
   information about the LFS LiveCD or to download a copy, visit <ulink
   url="&livecd-root;"/>.</para>