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 About
 #####
 
-Clear Linux is a little different from other distros. Here are some important
-tools and concepts for managing your install.
+|CL| is designed to deliver a secure, hardware optimized OS that is easy to
+keep up to date while ensuring that software dependencies remain mutually
+compatible.
 
-Training
-********
+This is accomplished through a number of custom infrastructure components and process innovations that make |CL| unique. 
+
+.. contents::
+   :local:
+   :depth: 1
+
+Release Cadence
+***************
+
+|CL| updates are based on a rolling release that can occur daily but usually occur a few times per week. Each release has a unique version number that identifies every component in the OS from kernel, to driver, to tool, to GUI application. Most components are included in entities called :ref:`bundles-about`.
+
+Updates
+*******
+
+Updates are made to ensure that the latest performance and security fixes are installed as soon as they are available. :ref:`swupd-guide` is the custom tool designed to manage updates and bundles. 
+
+|CL| is :ref:`stateless` to make sure that system components can be updated without impacting user settings. 
+ 
+Ease of Use
+***********
+
+|CL| is designed to make a number of difficult problems easier to manage.
+:ref:`autoproxy` makes it possible for |CL| tools to operate in some proxy
+environments without needing to be configured.
+
+Being :ref:`stateless` means that configuration settings are easier to manage and remain untouched when system sofware is updated.
+
+:ref:`swupd-guide` also makes it easy to manage software and maintain compatibility.
+
+Custom Derivatives
+******************
+
+The same tooling that the |CL| team uses can be used to create a custom distribution that continues to benefit from rolling releases.
+
+.. figure:: /_figures/clear-lifecycle.png
+   :scale: 75%
+   :align: center
+   :alt: Creating and Managing a Clear Linux* OS (or derivative) Version
+
+   Figure 1: Creating and managing a Clear Linux\* OS (or derivative) version
+
+
+Create
+======
+
+You will need to understand how to use :ref:`autospec` and :ref:`mixer`
+to create a custom distribution. 
 
 Additional training materials are available in the `how-to-clear`_ GitHub\*
 project to help you get started with |CL| tools.
 
-The training helps you create a customized OS that is based on |CL| and provides
-complete details on the methods and tools used to create updates and how to
-deploy updates to targets.
+To complete the training, you will need a clean |CL| installation and a
+network connection. The project includes all files needed to complete the
+exercises.
 
-To complete the training, you will need a clean |CL| installation and a network connection. The project includes all files needed to complete the exercises.
+Deploy
+======
+
+We also provide training on how to :ref:`deploy-at-scale`.
+ 
+Administrate
+============
+
+:ref:`telem-guide` provides a method of collecting useful information about a |CL| deployment, and  there are also :ref:`debug` capabilities.
 
-* `how-to-clear`_ training on GitHub
 
 
 .. _how-to-clear: https://github.com/clearlinux/how-to-clear