Telnet Definition

tĕlnĕt
telnets
noun
An Internet communications protocol that enables a computer to function as a terminal working from a remote computer.
American Heritage
A program that implements this protocol.
American Heritage
verb
To access an account over the Internet using the Telnet protocol.
Telnetted from her work computer to her university account.
American Heritage
(computing, intransitive) To use such a program to make such a connection.
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Origin of Telnet

Telnet Sentence Examples

  • In particular, do not run a telnet daemon; use the secure shell daemon instead.

  • You do not need to run a telnet or ftp server daemon in order to connect to somebody else's telnet or ftp server.

  • The Transformers mush List - MUSHes based on the Transformers theme, with telnet and web addresses.

  • Back to top Telnet You can do some really sneaky things with Telnet.

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