Module 1 Tasks: TELNET

OK totally hit a brick wall with telnet. Can't seem to get my head around it at all.
I have visited several sites trying to download a client, but it is all very confusing....
http://www.windweaver.com/w95tips5.htm - a few tips and tricks here but no link to download a client.

http://www.aota.net/Telnet/wintelnet.php4 - More tips on on connecting a telnet client here but still don't know if I have one. I typed telnet into RUN on my computer and this is what I came up with: http://www.indiana.edu/~uitspubs/b157/#a - Another site with lots of tips and tricks on using telnet, but still very confused......

Finally found a downloadable Telnet client which worked on my computer:http://www.computerhope.com/dshare.htm

Step 1: Just installed this TELNET client on my computer. I have entered the deakin library into the field:

Step2: The simple interface pops up with information about accessing information from the Deakin library database:

Step3: Following the logical steps, I am able to navigate my way to the authors books:

Step4: Again following the steps, I receive an email with information about the author and his books:

Conclusion: Want to work out how to access other data bases with TELNET before I pass judgement. It seems fairly primative though. Have already tried to access a couple of sites but couldn't get through.

I'm happy with my TELNET client though. It's very easy to use.