These files are direct copies of the files as they previously existed on the FTP server.  Some of the more technical FTP files and explanations are not entirely necessary if the files are downloaded from this HTTP server.  

However, please do see the copyright pages first

     WELCOME TO THE BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE ETEXT FTP SITE.
 

     See the file README-COPYRIGHT before downloading files.
 
     README-STANDARDS discusses the origin of the texts from the 
     		  English Writings Proof Reading Project 
		  in the U.S.
     
     README-CHANGES to see what's new or different here.
 
     README-NAMES explains naming conventions for files and directories.
 
     README-TITLES give the full title of the book subdirectories
 
     README-TREE is a map of directories and files.
 
     README-TYPES explains codes and file types.

     README-CONVERSIONS explains methods of receiving the files in 
		 uncompressed formats
 
     This FTP server provides the latest authorized versions of
     a wide range of Baha'i texts in a variety of formats. Translation
     revisions and other corrections will be incorporated as they
     become available. Successive versions of these documents reflect
     corrections of minor typographical errors.
 
     Initially, most of the texts are English in compressed ASCII
     format. Other languages and formats will be installed as they
     become available.
 
     Within the limits of the copyright notice, these files are
     available to everyone.
 
     The etext files have been created and proofread by volunteers.
     Some have been reviewed only superficially, while others have
     been checked systematically.  Users are encouraged to report
     potential errors to the Etext Manager.  It will be most helpful
     to use complete file names, which include a revision number (see
     README.NAMES), whenever files are referenced in correspondence.
 
     Queries and comments to:
 
     Etext Account Manager
     Baha'i World Centre Library
     email:  etext @ bwc.org [no spaces]
 
     (May 1994)
 
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