Simple RFC-compliant TELNET implementation libtelnet is a library for handling the TELNET protocol. It includes routines for parsing incoming data from a remote peer as well as formatting data to be sent to the remote peer. libtelnet uses a callback-oriented API, allowing application-specific handling of various events. The callback system is also used for buffering outgoing protocol data, allowing the application to maintain control of the actual socket connection. Features supported include the full TELNET protocol, Q-method option negotiation, and NEW-ENVIRON. This version is the one used by the SoftDevLabs version of Hercules 4.x (Hyperion).
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