RFC 318 (rfc318) - Page 1 of 16

Telnet Protocols

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Network Working Group                                         Jon Postel
Request for Comments: 318                                       UCLA-NMC
NIC: 9348                                                  April 3, 1972
References: RFC 139, 158, and NIC 7104


                            Telnet Protocol


   At the October 1971 Network Working Group Meeting, I promised to
   promptly produce a document which clearly and succinctly specified
   and explained the Official Telnet Protocol.  This document fails to
   meet any part of that promise.  This document was not produced
   promptly.  This document is neither clear nor succinct.  There is NO
   Official Telnet Protocol.

   The following pages present my understanding of the ad hoc Telnet
   protocol.  There are some who have serious questions about this
   protocol.  The proposed changes to the protocol are given in Section
   IV.

   Any comments should be promptly directed to me via the Network
   Information Center (Ident = JBP) or by phone (213) 825-2368 or by
   mail.

                              Jon Postel
                              SPADE Group
                              3804 Boelter Hall
                              UCLA
                              Los Angeles, California 90024





















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