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FAQ's about NCSA Telnet

What is NCSA Telnet ?

Connecting to HyperSurf

Connecting to another site

For more information

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Q. What is NCSA Telnet ?

A. NCSA Telnet is a terminal emulator program for the Macintosh. For a more detailed description of what TELNET is and for more general information about TELNET, see the "telnet" help file.

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Q. Connecting to HyperSurf ?

A. To connect to HyperSurf:

1. Open NCSA Telnet. A window does not open even though you are in the program.
2. Choose Open from the File menu.
3. In the "Host/Session Name" field type shell.hypersurf.com.
4. Click Connect.
5. A window opens, and a login prompt appears. Type your username and press return.
6. A password prompt appears. Type your server password and press return.

Note: This is the password we gave you in all lower case letters. Please type it in lower case.

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Q. Connecting to another site ?

A. If you are connecting to a site where you have an account:

1. Open NCSA Telnet. A window does not open even though you are in the program.
2. Choose Open from the File menu.
3. In the "Host/Session Name" field type the site name.
4. Click Connect.
5. A window opens, and a login prompt appears. Type your username for that site, and press return.
6. A password prompt appears. Type your password and press return.

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Q. For more information ?

A. For more information, read the README file and any other documentation that came with the program.

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