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Computer Software => Linux => Topic started by: tickmike on July 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

Title: Telnet on Linux.
Post by: tickmike on July 06, 2009, 11:00:37 PM

How do I use Telnet on Linux ?.

Title: Re: Telnet on Linux.
Post by: roseway on July 07, 2009, 07:07:30 AM

Open a console and type

telnet <address>

I think that telnet is installed by default in most distros, but if not it will certainly be available for installation from the repositories.

Title: Re: Telnet on Linux.
Post by: tickmike on July 07, 2009, 01:47:29 PM

Hello Eric.
Well that's odd !, that's what I was trying. :'(
I will try a different machine tonight.

Title: Re: Telnet on Linux.
Post by: tickmike on July 08, 2009, 10:45:44 PM

I tried it of another machine (same OS ) and it worked ok.  :'(

Title: Re: Telnet on Linux.
Post by: roseway on July 08, 2009, 11:13:52 PM

These things are just done to keep us on our toes. :)