
Strip is a "C" program that can be used to convert non-standard
ASCII characters, often added by word processing packages, into
standard ASCII characters.  That is, if a character has the hi
order bit on, it is turned off.  You will need to compile the
STRIP program on your microcomputer and generate the file
STRIP.EXE.  Next, run the STRIP program as follows:

  STRIP <input filename> <output filename>

where "input filename" is the file with the offending characters
and "output filename" is the file STRIP should create with only
standard ASCII characters.

For IBM-PC owners who use PC-DOS, a copy of the EXE file in
printable format is available as STRIP.FIX.  Transfer the
file to your IBM-PC along with PCKEXE.BAS.  Next, modify
lines 30 and 40 of the BASIC program to use the files
STRIP.EXE and STRIP.FIX instead of KERMIT.EXE and KERMIT.FIX
respectively.  Then run the BASIC program.  This should
create the file STRIP.EXE.
