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Telnet

The protocol or language used to login to a server from a remote location.  It allows the user to control the server.
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Telnet - Telnet is the interface (most common is the Telnet client from NCSA) for internet users to login to a remote host(s). Telnet is both a protocol and a program that enables you to do so. It is the standard TCP/IP remote login protocol. You must know the address of the remote host computer before you can initiate a session with telnet. Once you know the address, you can use telnet. Many of these hosts will require you to have a user id and a password. However, some remote accounts do not require users to have personal user ids. You can log in with a general id such as guest, and passwords here are usually not required.

by Michael Marassa

* Telnet (telecommunications network) is a terminal emulation protocol that allows you to connect your computer to remote web servers.  Telnet is a valuable program that enables the user to access many different servers on a network.  The user most log in and use a password that will connect him to the server.  Once connected the user can interact with the server from his personal computer.
Telnet is explained in detail at this fabulous website: TELNET Protocol.  Many libraries throughout the world allow access to their OPAC (online public access catalogs) using telnet.

Shareware programs are available online. Some Internet Service Providers may provide QVTNET or TRUMPTEL for telnet access.

For a complete description of how telnet uses NVT (network virtual terminal) and required control codes access this site.

by Liz Sanford

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