Thanks guys, that's exactly what I needed to know (the lack of technical
terms was fab!!!)
-----Original Message-----
From: n6tadam [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 14 June 2001 14:21
To: Sally; perl
Subject: Re: Telnet
Hi,
Telnet, gives you the ability to access a remote machine across a network,
however, I would advise against using telnet. Instead, I recommend using SSH
(Secure SHell), which is much more secure.
Regards,
Thomas Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Sally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: perl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 2:17 PM
Subject: FW: Telnet
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sally [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 14 June 2001 13:53
> To: perlcgi
> Subject: Telnet
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> I've seen lots of references to telnet, but I can't find an explanation of
> what it actually is. Is it similar to FTP?
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