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@@ -23,48 +23,48 @@ Quit, exit, overwrite (note capitals!):       ?, F1 request help (also Help)
    U     set all to sUggested state             /   search (Return to cancel)
    D     set all to Directly requested state    \\   repeat last search
 
-@@@ mainintro Introduction to package list
+@@@ mainintro Introduction to package selections
 
-Welcome to the main package listing.  Please read the help that is available!
+Welcome to dselect's main package listing.
 
 You will be presented with a list of packages which are installed or available
 for installation.  You can navigate around the list using the cursor keys,
 mark packages for installation (using `+') or deinstallation (using `-').
-
 Packages can be marked either singly or in groups; initially you will see that
 the line `All packages' is selected.  `+', `-' and so on will affect all the
-packages described by the highlighted line.  Use `o' to change the order of the
-list (this also changes which kinds of group selections are possible).
-
-(Mainly for new installations:) Standard packages will be requested by default.
-Use capital `D' or `R' key to override this - see the keybindings help screen.
+packages described by the highlighted line.
 
 Some of your choices will cause conflicts or dependency problems; you will be
 given a sub-list of the relevant packages, so that you can solve the problems.
 
-When you are satisfied with your choices you should press Return to confirm
-your changes and leave the package listing.  A final check on conflicts and
+You should read the list of keys and the explanations of the display.
+Much on-line help is available, please make use of it - press `?' at
+any time for help.
+
+When you have finished selecting packages, press <enter> to confirm changes,
+or `Q' to quit without saving changes. A final check on conflicts and
 dependencies will be done - here too you may see a sublist.
 
-Press Space to leave help and enter the list; press `?' at any time for help.
+Press <enter> to leave help and enter the list now.
 
-@@@ readonlyintro Introduction to package list browser (read-only)
+@@@ readonlyintro Introduction to read-only package list browser
 
-Welcome to dselect's main package listing.  Since you do not have the
-privilege necessary to update package states you are in read-only mode.
-
-Much on-line help is available, please make use of it!  Press `?' for help.
-You should read the list of keys and the explanations of the display.
+Welcome to dselect's main package listing.
 
 You will be presented with a list of packages which are installed or available
-for installation.  You can navigate around the list using the cursor keys (just
-as you would be able to do if you had read/write access - see the keystrokes
-help screen) and observe the status of the packages and read information about
-them.
+for installation.  Since you do not have the privilege necessary to update
+package states, you are in a read-only mode.  You can navigate around the
+list using the cursor keys (please see the `Keystrokes' help screen), observe
+the status of the packages and read information about them.
+
+You should read the list of keys and the explanations of the display.
+Much on-line help is available, please make use of it - press `?' at
+any time for help.
 
-Press Space to leave help and enter the list; press `?' at any time for help.
 When you have finished browsing, press `Q' or <enter> to quit.
 
+Press <enter> to leave help and enter the list now.
+
 @@@ recurintro Introduction to conflict/dependency resolution sub-list
 
 Dependency/conflict resolution - introduction.
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ like what you want, and you can `reject' my suggestions by using the capital
 force me to accept the situation currently displayed, in case you want to
 override a recommendation or think that the program is mistaken.
 
-Press Space to leave help and enter the sub-list; remember: press `?' for help.
+Press <enter> to leave help and enter the sub-list; remember: press `?' for help.
 
 @@@ displayexplain1 Display, part 1: package listing and status chars