What telnet is:

You have probably noticed that most of the URLs (addresses) on the Internet start with "http:" These letters tell your computer what protocol (method or rules) to use to connect to another computer on the Internet. In this example, http stands for hypertext transfer protocol. Another protocol for connecting one computer to another is telnet. In order for you to connect to another computer using telnet protocol, you need a telnet program on your personal computer.

You need to have telnet software on your computer:

The connection from the Library's website to the Library's online catalog looks like a regular link. But, it isn't. It is a telnet link. There should be no problem if the telnet program is already on your computer and if your browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) knows where the telnet application is. When you click on the link, the telnet program should launch automatically. You then type the username (infocruz) and you get into the catalog.

If the telnet link does not work:

If the telnet link does not work, maybe you do not have telnet software on your computer. If that's the case, you will have to download telnet software from the Internet.

You have telnet software and you are still having trouble connecting to the Library's catalog:

Unfortunately, there are so many variables when it comes to computers that the Library cannot provide you with specific technical support. However, we can make a couple of general suggestions to try.

For example, for Windows users, this would mean going to the telnet application that came with Windows. Go to the start menu and select run. Type: telnet and click on OK. Select connect/ remote system. In the dialog box put:

• Host name: 63.193.16.1
• Port: telnet
• Terminal type: vt100

When you connect, the username is infocruz.

Infocruz: the Online Catalog || Santa Cruz Public Libraries' Home Page

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