Please telnet to sharedhosting.net to access your account. Do not telnet to www.yourdomain.com.

Telnet allows a network user on one computer to log-on to a computer in a distant location in order to utilize the software programs or data files located on that comoputer. Telnet was one of the first tools built by the architects of the Internet so that they could share software and research results more easily. One of the most common uses of Telnet today is to access online library card catalogs at universities around the world.

While using Telnet it is important to remember that you are logged-on to a different computer than your own, and therefore must follow the rules and instructions of that computer. An easy way to visualize this connection is to think of your keyboard as being directly attached to the distant computer rather than the computer on your desk. Therefore you must use the commands and keystrokes which are understood by the program you are using on the distant computer, even though they may be different those your are familiar with on your own computer.

A common misfortune while using telnet is failing to note how to disconnect from the distant program and computer, thereby making it harder to free yourself than it was to make the original connection. Recently Telnet instructions have begun to include a reminder to make a note of the disconnect procedure when a Telnet connection is first established. Disconnect procedures are often given on the first page of a Telnet session.

If you are using a PC running Windows 95 or NT, you can use the built-in telnet program included with Windows. Simply select "Run" from the start menu and type telnet sharedhosting.net in the box. Expand the telnet window to it's largest size by dragging on the lower-right hand corner of the window until no scroll bars appear.

Several PC and MAC users have experienced problems in setting the TERM type and the desired number of rows on a dial terminal. Here are some suggestions to work around those problems.

When you dialup and login to the UNIX prompt, you will
be asked a question:

TERM = (vt100)

If you are unsure or would like to use vt100 terminal emulation,
just press carriage return. This will set your terminal type
to "vt100" with 24 rows and 80 columns.

To change the number of rows to suite your terminal, use
the following command:

setnl nn

Where nn is the new number of rows.

The usual UNIX command, stty rows nn, is known to not do
this job right.