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this topic  What is Telnet?  Updated: March 29, 2010   Windows
Server® 2008 R2, Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, and
Windows Server® 2008 include Telnet Client and Telnet Server,
which allow users to make remote connections based on the Telnet
protocol. By using Telnet Client and Telnet Server, you can run
command-line programs, shell commands, and scripts in a remote
command console session just as though you were locally logged
on to the remote host. Thus, having Telnet client and server
software solves two networking problems. Telnet allows for
interoperability between disparate operating systems, and it
facilitates administration of remote systems, saving
administrative time and network resources.  Telnet Client and
Telnet Server are well suited for troubleshooting and
configuring remote computers, especially in mixed environments
that require interoperability between different operating
systems. For example, you can use Telnet Client to connect