From: rzhu@math.uwaterloo.ca (Rupert Zhu)
Subject: How To Read Chinese Magazine Using A PC
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1992 17:48:44 GMT


                   CND-CM Help File For PC Users
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Table of Contents                        Last Revised: February 30/1992
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1. What Software Do You Need For Reading Chinese Text
2. How To Get BYX Editor
3. How To Get UUDECODE Program
4. How To Read Hua Xia Wen Zhai
5. Basics Of BYX Editor
6. If You Don't Have Access to FTP
7. Miscellaneous
Acknowledgement
Appendix A:  Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix B:  A List of Chinese Text Editors for PC
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Author: Ruopeng Zhu                        <rzhu@watmath.waterloo.edu>
        Jian Ding                          <B366JDX@UTARLVM1.BITNET>

1. What Software Do You Need For Reading Chinese Text
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
(1) You need a BYX editor, or NJStar editor, or CC-DOS editor, or other
    GuoBiao file viewers.
(2) You need a small program called "uudecode" to decode the files
    you received via E-mail.  
        (Note: On all UNIX machines and many other mainframe computers, 
    uudecode program is a built-in command.  If your mainframe computer 
    has this command, then you don't need to have this one on your PC.)
(3) You need MS-DOS (or PC-DOS) version 3.0 or higher.

2. How To Get BYX Editor
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    In its original format, BYX 1.1 takes three 360 KB diskettes. 
At the following anonymous FTP site, BYX 1.1 files are grouped according
to their functionality, and are compressed in self-extracting format.
    Site:       AHKCUS.ORG              [IP: 192.55.187.25 ]
    Directory:  src/pc/BYX
    Files:      byxview1.exe         byxprn1.exe
                byxview2.exe         byxprn2.exe
                byxutils.exe         byxprn3.exe
    First use anonymous FTP to get these files to your computer account,
    then download these files to your PC.  Please make sure that you set
    mode BINARY before you FTP the files from remote site.  Please also 
    remember to set mode BINARY at both mainframe end and PC before you 
    download the files to PC. 
        After downloading them to PC, you just type "byxview1" (without 
    quotes), then the files inside will extract themselves out.  You 
    will see a bunch of new files being created in current directory.
    Do the same thing for other BYX files.  Then you will finally get 
    all BYX files in your current directory.
        If you don't know how to do FTP, please consult our FTP-Help
    file.
    
3. How To Get UUDECODE Program
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Note: If your mainframe computer provides uudecode command, then skip
      over this section.
You can get uudecode program via anonymous FTP.
    Site:       AHKCUS.ORG              [IP: 192.55.187.25 ]
    Directory:  src/pc
    Files:      uuduue20.exe 
    You can get this file using FTP and downloading, similar to what you
    do for BYX files.
        This is a self-extracting file.  On DOS prompt, just type "uuduue20"  
    (without quotes), then three files will be extracted automatically.
    One of them is  uudecode.doc,  which tells you how to use uudecode
    program.

4. How To Read Hua Xia Wen Zhai
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Step 1: After you receive an issue of Hua Xia Wen Zhai via E-mail,
        save it in a text file called "magazine.uue", say.  (Here "uue" 
        indicates that the file is in uuencoded format.)
Step 2: If your mainframe computer has uudecode command built in,
        then do uudecode on the mainframe computer.  A file with 
        name "CM9104C.GB" (or alike) will be created.  Download
        this file to your PC using BINARY mode at both PC and
        mainframe.
            If your mainframe does not have uudecode command, then
        you may have to do it on your PC.  First download the file
        "magazine.uue" to PC, then use the program you obtained in
        Section 3 to do uudecode on PC.
Step 3: Now view the file "CM9104C.GB" (or alike) with BYX editor.
        (Here "GB" indicates that the file is in GuoBiao format)

5. Basics Of BYX Editor
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    BYX is a good Chinese text editor for PC, developed by Dr. Yan Yongxin.
The BYX version 1.1 was freely distributed.  With permission from Dr. Yan, 
it is now available for anonymous FTP.
    Starting from version 2.0, BYX adopted a Chinese name: Xia4 Li3 Ba1 Ren2.
And it becomes a commercial software.  BYX 2.0 provides laser printing
capability and much better method for fast text input.  However, for
ordinary readers who only want to read Chinese files, BYX 1.1 is good enough.
The latest version of BYX is version 2.1.
    Unlike CC-DOS programs, all versions of BYX editor are well
documented.  In BYX 1.1, there are two README files.
    README.EGL --- This file is written in English.  It contains
                   information on how to install BYX 1.1 and how
                   to start using it.
    README.CHN --- This is a manual written in Chinese.  You need
                   to use BYX editor to read it.
    To start, you need to know only two commands:  to enter  and  to exit.
    To Enter:  On DOS prompt, type  "byx filename", where filename
               is the file you want to view.
    To Exit:   Inside the editor, type
               <Ctrl>-X <Ctrl>-Z
               (That is, while holding the CTRL key, type X Z)
    To scroll down one page, press the key <Page Down>.
    To scroll  up  one page, press the key <Page Up>.
    For more features, please read the README.CHN file yourself
    (using BYX editor).

6. If You Don't Have Access to FTP
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
   FTP is the best way to obtain files from a remote site.  Nowadays, most 
   computer systems are equipped with FTP facility.  Please first ask a 
   consultant or a system manager at your site to make sure whether your 
   machine has FTP capability.
        For those who really do not have FTP access, a dedicated mail 
   server is available.  To obtain BYX and uudecode files, just send an 
   E-mail to <sendme-byx@ahkcus.org>.  Then the mail server will send
   all necessary files to you, including two BYX files plus "uudecode.bas",
   "BYX.readme" and a notice.  The two BYX files are in uuencoded 
   format.  After decoding them using the uudecode program (in the same 
   package), you will get two self-extracting files (with extension ".exe").
   On DOS prompt, type the name of these files and press <return> key,
   then all necessary files will be extracted automatically.
        Please note that the size of the five files above is huge.  They
   take about 500 KB of disk space.  This adds a lot of burden to the
   E-mail system, and it may even flood your own mail box.  So please
   take this service only as your last resort and use it during evening
   time or weekend only.
        Before sending out your request mail, please make sure that your
   account has enough free space to hold these files.  Also, please be
   patient waiting the files after you send out your request.  It may
   take several hours or even a day for the mail server to respond.
   Duplicate requests will bring you duplicate copies of these files.

7. Miscellaneous
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
(1) For more information about FTP, please consult our FTP Help file.
(2) For general information about Chinese computing, please read the 
    INTRO file.

Acknowledgement:  We would like to thank Dr. Yan Yongxin for his kind
    permission to allow distributing his BYX 1.1 Chinese software freely.
    We are also grateful to Mr. Aaron Cheung for offering the anonymous
    FTP site AHKCUS.ORG for CND-CM related files, for setting up the 
    dedicated mail server, and for many other wonderful helps.
    
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Appendix A:  Frequently Asked Questions
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Q1: When I run the BYX program which I obtained via FTP, it hangs
    my PC (or I got a response: "Not Enough Memory", or other kind
    of error messages).  What's wrong?
A:  This is the most commonly asked question.  Don't take the
    DOS error message in its face value.  Among the tens of
    reported cases so far, none of them was really caused by
    insufficient RAM memory or by problem of PC.  The only thing
    it tells is:  Some of the parameter settings or transmission
    protocols you used is incorrect, and the file is corrupted!
         The problem may reside in either the FTP process or the
    downloading process (or both).
         The FTP process is fairly simple.  The only thing you
    need to remember is to set mode BINARY before transferring files.
         The downloading process is a little complicated.  Most
    of the reported problems were caused during this process.
         The BYX files and other program files are binary files, and 
    need to use binary mode to download. So you have to set the transfer
    mode to BINARY before you download your files.  Different softwares
    have different commands to set Binary mode.  You need to specify 
    BINARY mode on both mainframe and PC.
         PROCOMM users who download files through KERMIT sometimes get
    into a tricky situation. Procomm sets "binary" as default for kermit
    downloading.  Whenever you transfer a file, the screen displays that
    you are doing binary downloading.  However, this only tells that
    your PC is in BINARY mode.  If the other end (i.e., mainframe) is not set
    in BINARY, the whole transmission may still not be in BINARY mode and the
    trouble would arise here.
         If you have access to several downloading protocols, you are 
    recommended to choose KERMIT.  For more technical details on downloading,
    please ask an expert at your site to help.
    
Q2: I can get the Chinese file, but there are many wrong/strange
    characters in the articles.  What is the problem?
A:  The problem often happens on IBM mainframes. It may be caused by
    the different standard between IBM mainframe (using EBCDIC) and
    PC (using ASCII). Try avoid using IBM's own transfer protocol and
    use some standard protocol instead.  Kermit is the most popular and
    standard protocol existing on almost every mainframes. Using Kermit
    for your downloading should solve most of this kind of problems.
    
Q4: My PC is fairly old and I have only a CGA graphic card.  BYX 1.1 does
    not support CGA.
A:  The later versions of BYX editor supports CGA card.  The advertised
    price for BYX 2.1 Basic Package is about $69 (US fund).  For more
    information about BYX 2.1 Basic Package or Enhanced Packages, call
           (617) 424-1592    or    (301) 890-9356

Q5: How can I print Hua Xia Wen Zhai on a dot-matrix printer or a LaserJet?
A:  BYX 1.1 supports 9 pin and 24 pin dot-matrix printers.  BYX 2.0 and higher
    provides better capability in dot-matrix printers and LaserJet.  For more
    information, please call the developers directly.

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Appendix B:  A List of Chinese Text Editors for PC
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BYX (XLBR) Chinese Text Editor
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Developers:  Yan Yongxin:  (301)-220-3079   (Eastern time)
             Zhao Sanping: (617)-424-1592   (Eastern time)
Name Change: Starting with version 2.0, BYX changed its name to Xia4 Li3
     Ba1 Ren2 (XLBR).  The current version of XLBR is V2.1.  It is commercial
     software and is available only via surface mail from the developers.
Contact Information:
     YONGXING/SANS SOFTWARE
     P.O. BOX 1462
     BROOKLINE, MA 02146
     PHONE/FAX: (617)-424-1592
A comprehensive information package about XLBR can be found at
     Machine:  ahkcus.org     File:  src/pc/BYX/XLBRinfo-BYX21.zip


CWP Chinese Text Editor
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Author: Benjamin X Ao <bxao@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Where to Get:   Machine:  ahkcus.org
                Directory:  src/pc/CWP    (six files in this directory)

CWP is a Chinese word-processor for the IBM-PC. It features a fast character
input method, supports both traditional and simplified characters. Its
function key definitions are similar to those of WordPerfect. It supports
all major video graphics cards. And it supports 9-pin and 24-pin dot-matrix
printers with 16x16 resolution.

A demo version of CWP can be obtained by anonymous ftp at ahkcus.org.
The full version is available by mail order with $20.00 registration fee
from
         Benjamin Ao
         Dept of Linguistics
         Ohio State University
         Columbus, OH 43210
         U.S.A.


NJStar Chinese Text Editor
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
From: hongbo@csdunix0.csd.unsw.OZ.AU (Hongbo Ni)

1. Program Name: NJStar Version 2.0
2. Where to get: NJstar V2.0 is available by anonymous FTP from
          Machine: ahkcus.org   File: src/pc/NJSTAR/njstar20.zip
3. Registration Fee: US$49 + $10 (mail handling)
4. Author and Contact Address:
          Hongbo Ni, 10/21 Waratah Ave.
          Randwick NSW 2031, Australia.
          Phone: (02) 399 9876
          Email: hongbo@csdunix0.csd.unsw.oz.au
5. Major features:
 (1) User friendly interface with pull-down menu and mouse support,fast display.
 (2) support 13 Chinese input methods with LianXiang. Word input in PinYin mode.
 (3) support 9/24pin EPSON,IBM and Compatibles, and HP & Postscript printers.
 (4) Maximum safety with AutoSave, Backup file and Undelete functions.
 (5) Multi-file editing with rich editing and block manipulation functions
 (6) Support GB, HZ and zW encoding, generate PCX file for FAX transmission.
 (7) Everything is configurable (eg. key, color, help screen, printer setting)
 (8) Macro language with Macro Recording, Execution, Saving and Reading.
6. System Requirement:
 (1) IBM XT, AT 286, 386, 486, PS2 and Compatibles. Laptop and Notebooks.
 (2) Mouse (supported but not required)
 (3) At Least 450K Free RAM for LianXiang (380K without LianXiang)
 (4) EGA/VGA/SuperVGA Monitor


WINGB Chinese Text Viewer for Window
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Author:  Jie Zhang,  June, 1991 in Washington State 
E-mail:  25822873@wsuvm1.bitnet
Where to Get:  Machine:  ahkcus.org     File:  src/pc/wingb.zip 

This Chinese Reader (Zhong1 Wen2 Yue4 Do2 or ZWYD) is intended to 
provide an alternative to read Chinese GuoBiao coded files under 
Microsoft Windows. The major advantage is to allow user to do 
multitasking in Windows environment. User can perform all standard 
window operations such as resizing windows, using clipboard, and 
executing several Chinese Readers. Chinese Reader has the 
capabilities of page down and up, line scrolling, random 
positioning, searching for files to read. The current version of 
Chinese Reader has no keyboard operation. A mouse is required to 
use Chinese Reader.
 
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