Fun with Telnet
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Some time ago I came across a cinematic experience
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It was a Star Wars inspired animation, brought to you by Telnet!
telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl 23
It’s worth watching the entire thing.
Fast forward a few years, and I’ve come across other great telnet nuggets
| Address | Description |
|---|---|
| freechess.org 5000 | Chess [1] |
| towel.blinkenlights.nl 23 | Star Wars asciimation |
| mtrek.com 1701 | Space combat game (inspired by StarTrek) [1] |
| fibs.com 4321 | Backgammon [1] [2] |
| mapscii.me | World map (Can zoom in with mouse) [1] |
| telehack.com | Arpanet/Usenet Simulation. Includes over 60 text-based games [1] |
Remember that telnet communication is all over plaintext, so don’t accidentally leak any secrets. Have fun discovering the quirky old world of Telnet!