Telnet is a terminal emulation program for TCP/IP networks such as the internet. Telnet runs on your computer and connects to a server on the network. You can then enter commands through the program and they will be executed as if you were entering them on the server console. Telnet is a common way to remotely control web servers. This info was found at http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/T/Telnet.htm. I learned a little bit bout telnet at the Library of Congress Information System located at telnet://140.147.254.3 . You can navigate around the site by typing in certain commands. Ben --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Want a degree but can't afford to quit? Online degrees from top schools - in as fast as 1 year