                QuickStar Chinese Bridge Version 2.0
                  (C) Copyright 1996 Anthony Mai


    QuickStar Chinese Bridge is a Chinese utility program for PC that allows
you to read any Chinese file or message in big5 code, either on_line or
off_line, using ZWDOS. QuickStar Chinese Bridge (QCB) requires ZWDOS to run.
QuickStar Chinese Bridge is a freeware program and all stardard disclaimers
for freeware programs apply. No warranty of any kind is provided. Use this
free program as it is and on your own risk.

    One of the typical usage of QCB is to read the alt.chinese.text.big5
computer newsgroup directly on line. Just like what you will do to use ZWDOS
to read the HZ coded alt.chinese.text newsgroup on_line.

    But the QCB's usage is far more than reade big5 Chinese on_line. Like
ZWDOS, QCB is display oriented. Whenever big5 coded Chinese shows up on your
PC computer screen QCB will jump into action and it will co-operate with
ZWDOS to display those big5 codes in readable Chinese characters. You can
use the DOS command "type" to show a big5 Chinese file on screen. Or you can
use any text mode ASCII editor to view big5 Chinese files in Chinese.

    Usage of QCB is very simple. First you need to put the "qcb.exe" and the
accompanying "big5gb.dic" file in the same directory. Preferable you may
want to put the path of that directory in the "path" statement in the
autoexec.bat file so the computer can find it from a different path.

    You have to type "zwvga" to start the ZWDOS first. Then clean up the
screen by typing "cls". Wait 2 or 3 second for the screen mode to be switched
back to ASCII by ZWDOS. Then you will type "qcb" to start it.

    If it hasn't been registered, it will ask you for the license number.
You will obtain this number from me if you register QCB. Just type 0 to
start it if you haven't registered yet, it will then start as un-registered.

    QCB is a TSR program. It stays in the memory without any action until
you activate it. It is in-activated when you first start it. There are only
three operations of QCB:

      Ctrl-Alt-b    activate QCB so it can read big5 codes. b refer to big5
      Ctrl-Alt-n    de-activate QCB. It remains in memory. n refer to normal
      Ctrl-Alt-u    remove QCB from memory totally. (Quit the program)

    No registration of QCB is required. But if you appreciate the author's
effort of making quality softwares for use by the community, you are welcome
to make a donation of any amount above $1 to:

                Mr. Anthony Mai
                Box #28, 10 Vairo Blvd.
                State College, PA 16803
                U.S.A.
                Tel: 1-(814)867-3385
                E-Mail:  QFAX@USA.NET

    The author has written a number of shareware or freeware programs. Other
than QuickStar Chinese Bridge there are:

        1. QuickStar Chinese Modem Version 2.0
           QCM allows you to input Chinese HZ code in Ci2Zu3 etc, either
           on_line or off_line. It solves the headache problem of the slow
           input method of ZWDOS. Greatly increases on-line Chinese input
           speed.
           ftp.ifcss.org:/pub/software/dos/ZWDOS/qcstar30.zip


        2. QuickStar Chinese Editor Version 3.0
           Compact size Chinese word processor. Runs extermely fast. Can
           edit files much larger than 64KB etc. The current archived Version
           is V3.0. Very easy to use and very fast.
           ftp.ifcss.org:/pub/software/dos/editor/qcstar30.zip


        3. QuickStar Chinese printing package
           Print 24x24 font Chinese documents on HP laser printer or EPSON
           compatible printers. Create 24x24 font Chinese graphics files
           for sending Chinese fax etc.
           ftp.ifcss.org:/pub/software/dos/print/qcsprint.zip


        4.QuickStar Chinese Fax Pro V1.02
           Send Chinese faxes fast and easy. The best point of this program
           is the speed and convenience in usage. If you send faxes to China
           or any where in the world using long distance phone services, you
           definitely want to use QCFAX to reduce fax connection time and save
           money! Also the received fax will have near laser printing quality!
           ftp.ifcss.org:/pub/software/dos/c-util/qcfax12.zip

        5.QuickStar Fax Pro V1.07
           Send faxes fast and easy. This one is a parallel version of QCFAX
           except it sends English faxes instead of Chiense faxes. Again it
           is very fast and very easy to use. It can also be called from other
           programs to send multiple faxes automatically.
           garbo.uwasa.fi:/pc.comm/qfaxv107.zip
           ftp.simtel.net:/pub/simtelnet/msdos/commprog/qfaxv107.zip

        6.QuickStar Fax Pro for HP V1.06
           A parallel version of QFAX, except this one is for HP palmtop
           computers. Added convenience for HP palmtop user. This program is
           one of the best HP palmtop fax program and is receiving very high
           popularity among HP palmtop users.
           eddie.mit.edu:/pub/hp95lx/NEW/hpfax106.zip

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                    QuickStar License Agreement

    1. By using QuickStar softwares, you have acknowledged that you agree
       to be abided by the terms in this agreement.
    2. QuickStar softwares are provided as is. No warantees are granted
       whatsoever. If your computer crashes, you lose your data files, your
       dog becomes sick, your boss fires you, your wife divorces you etc
       after you use QuickStar softwares, I am not responsible.
    3. You may not re-distribute QuickStar files except under the following
       conditions:
         a. You re-distribute the files together with all other accompanying
            files, in their original complete and un-altered forms.
         b. You can not re-distribute them for commercial or otherwise
            profitable purpose. And you can not charge for re-distribution.
         c. You can not re-distribute them with other commercial softwares.
    4. You may not dis-assemble or otherwise reverse-engineer the source code
       in any way, using any tools. Tempting with the source code is strictly
       prohibited.
    5. You may not use any other programs to read, edit or view the content
       of the accompanying data files. Those data files are also copyrighted.
       A valid license to use QuickStar doesn't mean you have the license to
       use the data files for purposes other than the usage of QuickStar.
    6. For usage of QuickStar or its data files other than those listed in
       this license agreement. You need to contact the software author to
       negotiate a separate license agreement, and pay the royalities.
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