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Updated by: 435 Network Working Group Request for Comments: 318 NIC: 9348 References: RFC 139, 158, and NIC 7104 Jon Postel UCLA-NMC April 3, 1972 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 Bolter Hall UCLA Los Angeles, California 90024