RFC 1091 (rfc1091) - Page 1 of 7

Telnet terminal-type option

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Network Working Group                                  J. VanBokkelen
Request for Comments: 1091                         FTP Software, Inc.
Obsoletes: RFC 930                                      February 1989


                      Telnet Terminal-Type Option

Status of This Memo

   This RFC specifies a standard for the Internet community.  Hosts on
   the Internet that exchange terminal type information within the
   Telnet protocol are expected to adopt and implement this standard.

   This standard supersedes RFC 930.  A change is made to permit cycling
   through a list of possible terminal types and selecting the most
   appropriate.

   Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

1. Command Name and Code

      TERMINAL-TYPE   24

2. Command Meanings

      IAC WILL TERMINAL-TYPE

         Sender is willing to send terminal type information in a
         subsequent sub-negotiation.

      IAC WON'T TERMINAL-TYPE

         Sender refuses to send terminal type information.

      IAC DO TERMINAL-TYPE

         Sender is willing to receive terminal type information in a
         subsequent sub-negotiation.

      IAC DON'T TERMINAL-TYPE

         Sender refuses to accept terminal type information.









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