aloha, y'all!

the best HTML code stripper is HTMSTRIP, which has the added bonus of
being freeware... the latest version of HTMLSTRIP (which was released on
2 May 1997) can be obtained via ftp from:

        ftp.simtel.net

log in as anonymous and use your email address as your password, then
type:

        cd pub/simtelnet/msdos/html

and press enter...  you can check to make sure that you are in the
pub/simtelnet/msdos/html directory by typing the command

        pwd

once you have determined that you are in the pub/simtelnet/msdos/html
directory, type the command

        bi

to ensure that any files you transfer will be treated as binaries (this is
important, for unless you transfer a zipfile in binary mode, you won't
be able to unzip it)

once you've ensured that binary mode is on, type:

        get htmstr704.zip

when the server tells you that the transfer is complete, type the command
quit to end your ftp session...

of course, there _is_ an easier way to grab the file...  if you have
access to lynx, load the following URL:

        http://www.cdrom.com/pub/simtelnet/msdos/html

type a forward slash and search-for the following text string:

        htmst

type 'd' to download the file and save it to your remote home directory

safe surfing--keep an ear cocked for riptides!
        gregory.
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