RFC 318 (rfc318) - Page 1 of 16
Telnet Protocols
Alternative Format: Original Text Document
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
Postel