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-README.txt for version 7.2a of Vim: Vi IMproved.
-
-
-WHAT IS VIM
-
-Vim is an almost compatible version of the UNIX editor Vi.  Many new features
-have been added: multi-level undo, syntax highlighting, command line history,
-on-line help, spell checking, filename completion, block operations, etc.
-There is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI) available.  See
-"runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt" for differences with Vi.
-
-This editor is very useful for editing programs and other plain ASCII files.
-All commands are given with normal keyboard characters, so those who can type
-with ten fingers can work very fast.  Additionally, function keys can be
-defined by the user, and the mouse can be used.
+Tutor is a "hands on" tutorial for new users of the Vim editor.
 
-Vim currently runs under Amiga DOS, MS-DOS, MS-Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP,
-Atari MiNT, Macintosh, BeOS, VMS, RISC OS, OS/2 and almost all flavours of
-UNIX.  Porting to other systems should not be very difficult.
-
-
-DISTRIBUTION
-
-There are separate distributions for Unix, PC, Amiga and some other systems.
-This README.txt file comes with the runtime archive.  It includes the
-documentation, syntax files and other files that are used at runtime.  To run
-Vim you must get either one of the binary archives or a source archive.
-Which one you need depends on the system you want to run it on and whether you
-want or must compile it yourself.  Check "http://www.vim.org/download.php" for
-an overview of currently available distributions.
-
-
-DOCUMENTATION
+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.
 
-The best is to use ":help" in Vim.  If you don't have an executable yet, read
-"runtime/doc/help.txt".  It contains pointers to the other documentation
-files.  The User Manual reads like a book and is recommended to learn to use
-Vim.  See ":help user-manual".
-
-The vim tutor is a one hour training course for beginners.  Mostly it can be
-started as "vimtutor".  See ":help tutor" for more information.
-
-
-COPYING
-
-Vim is Charityware.  You can use and copy it as much as you like, but you are
-encouraged to make a donation to orphans in Uganda.  Please read the file
-"runtime/doc/uganda.txt" for details (do ":help uganda" inside Vim).
-
-Summary of the license: There are no restrictions on using or distributing an
-unmodified copy of Vim.  Parts of Vim may also be distributed, but the license
-text must always be included.  For modified versions a few restrictions apply.
-The license is GPL compatible, you may compile Vim with GPL libraries and
-distribute it.
-
-
-SPONSORING
-
-Fixing bugs and adding new features takes a lot of time and effort.  To show
-your appreciation for the work and motivate Bram and others to continue
-working on Vim please send a donation.
-
-Since Bram is back to a paid job the money will now be used to help children
-in Uganda.  See runtime/doc/uganda.txt.  But at the same time donations
-increase Bram's motivation to keep working on Vim!
-
-For the most recent information about sponsoring look on the Vim web site:
+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.
 
-	http://www.vim.org/sponsor/
-
-
-COMPILING
-
-If you obtained a binary distribution you don't need to compile Vim.  If you
-obtained a source distribution, all the stuff for compiling Vim is in the
-"src" directory.  See src/INSTALL for instructions.
-
-
-INSTALLATION
-
-See one of these files for system-specific instructions:
-README_ami.txt		Amiga
-README_unix.txt		Unix
-README_dos.txt		MS-DOS and MS-Windows
-README_os2.txt		OS/2
-README_mac.txt		Macintosh
-README_vms.txt		VMS
-
-
-INFORMATION
-
-The latest news about Vim can be found on the Vim home page:
-	http://www.vim.org/
-
-If you have problems, have a look at the Vim FAQ:
-	http://vimdoc.sf.net/vimfaq.html
-
-Send bug reports to:
-	Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>
+On Unix you can also use the "vimtutor" program.  It will make a
+scratch copy of the tutor first.
 
-There are five mailing lists for Vim:
-<vim@vim.org>
-	For discussions about using existing versions of Vim: Useful mappings,
-	questions, answers, where to get a specific version, etc.
-<vim-dev@vim.org>
-	For discussions about changing Vim: New features, porting, beta-test
-	versions, etc.
-<vim-announce@vim.org>
-	Announcements about new versions of Vim; also beta-test versions and
-	ports to different systems.
-<vim-multibyte@vim.org>
-	For discussions about using and improving the multi-byte aspects of
-	Vim: XIM, Hangul, fontset, etc.
-<vim-mac@vim.org>
-	For discussions about using and improving Vim on the Macintosh.
-
-For more info and URLs of the archives see "http://www.vim.org/maillist.php".
+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.
 
-NOTE:
-- You can only send messages to these lists if you have subscribed!
-- You need to send the messages from the same location as where you subscribed
-  from (to avoid spam mail).
-- Maximum message size is 40000 characters.
+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
 
-If you want to join a maillist, send a message to
-	<vim-help@vim.org>
-Make sure that your "From:" address is correct.  Then the list server will
-send you a help message.
-
-
-MAIN AUTHOR
-
-Send any other comments, patches, pizza and suggestions to:
-
-	Bram Moolenaar		E-mail:	Bram@vim.org
-	Finsterruetihof 1
-	8134 Adliswil
-	Switzerland
+[This file was modified for Vim by Bram Moolenaar]