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 install_tools - install host tools into TOOLDIR
 clean - remove all generated files
 
+* Rationale
+
+The creation of Facility is driven by the absence of an open, flexible and easy
+to use framework for creating embedded applications.  Some key features of
+Facility and the rationale behind that design decision are included below:
+
+- modular : Facility must be extensible.  It must be easy to insert and
+  completely integrate local modules and other local logic into the Facility
+  build system without making any changes to the facility core.  The interface
+  into Facility must be such that individuals developing disparate applications
+  can collaborate on the core without interfering with (or knowing/caring 
about)
+  each other's applications.
+    
+- portable : Facility can be used on any system.  It does not depend on obscure
+  tools but instead relies on familiar tools that will be found on most any
+  Facility is distributed as source code to aid portability.
+
+- integrated : Facility is an integration system.  It brings together all 
pieces
+  that go into creating an image for an embedded device.
+