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+Tutor is a "hands on" tutorial for new users of the Vim editor.
+
+Most new users can get through it in less than one hour. The result
+is that you can do a simple editing task using the Vim editor.
+
+Tutor is a file that contains the tutorial lessons. You can simply
+execute "vim tutor" and then follow the instructions in the lessons.
+The lessons tell you to modify the file, so DON'T DO THIS ON YOUR
+ORIGINAL COPY.
+
+On Unix you can also use the "vimtutor" program.  It will make a
+scratch copy of the tutor first.
+
+I have considered adding more advanced lessons but have not found the
+time. Please let me know how you like it and send any improvements you
+make.
+
+Bob Ware, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Co 80401, USA
+(303) 273-3987
+bware@mines.colorado.edu bware@slate.mines.colorado.edu bware@mines.bitnet
+
+[This file was modified for Vim by Bram Moolenaar]