Can you explain what telnet is?

Minimun intro:
Telnet is a protocol to transport (textual) program output and user input via a TCP/IP network. It allows things like login in to a remote unix system, talking manually to pop3 servers and the like.

See the resources below:

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Relevant links:

A Telnet Tutorial

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(Edited by: Tyberius Prime on Thu 17-Apr-2003)