Introduction to Telnet
Telnet is an application used on the internet to connect to a remote computer, enabling access to the computer and its resources. The action consists of a connection, comparable to a connection via telephone, except the link remains within the internet. Your terminal connects to the server on the other computer and is able to give actions (input), and receive data in return (output). Telnet is used for a number of activities such as telneting to an irc site, or checking email at another account, using a M.U.D., other on-line services, or perhaps an internet BBS, in addition to many other possibilities.Telnet is another example of cyberspace extension, or cybertravel, which enables the user to travel all across the internet accessing machines or databases that may offer different services or information. In addition to machines across the 'net that are accessible each machine has a number of ports that offer different types of access to the system. As with any other type of travel the key part of beginning your adventure is to know something about where you're going or want to go. To use Telnet you need a specific address, however now it is possible to access telnet connections through hyperlinks on the web, this means that browsing and stumbling across something that you are interested in is possible.