BAMBOO HELPER(TM) v1.0 README.TXT
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        Electronic text tools for students of the Chinese language

    Bamboo Helper is shareware.  It is not and has never been free
    software or public domain software.  Program and Documentation
    Copyright (c) 1992-1993 by Carlos McEvilly.  All rights reserved.
    All use and distribution of Bamboo Helper is conditioned upon
    agreement with the terms in the "Bamboo Helper v1.0 Limited
    License" statement contained in the BH101.DOC file.

    What is Bamboo Helper?
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    Bamboo Helper is a shareware program for students of the Chinese
    language.  It helps students read Chinese text files on their PC-
    compatible computers by showing the correct pronunciation, the
    location of word breaks, and other useful information.  Bamboo
    Helper remembers a student's reading level and uses this
    knowledge to generate helpful output files, including vocabulary
    lists and flashcards that may be printed out for later use.
    Bamboo Helper works with popular Chinese display systems such as
    MS-Windows 3.1 Chinese Edition and ETen Chinese System.

    Quick Start (refer to BH101.DOC for detailed instructions)
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      1.  Make sure you have at least 370K free on your hard disk
      2.  Make a subdirectory for Bamboo Helper
      3.  Go to the new subdirectory
      4.  Unzip BH101.ZIP using PKUNZIP version 2.0 or higher
      5.  Type BH to start the program

    If you want to register Bamboo Helper, you can use the "Print
    Registration Form" function under "Register" in "About Bamboo
    Helper" to quickly print a one-sheet registration form.  See the
    BH101.DOC file for other essential information.