In article <[log in to unmask]>,
[log in to unmask] writes:
>   Well - this is just about the stupidest computer
> question I've ever asked... but here goes..
>
> I can NOT figure out how to connect to foreign hosts
> using (the "new") telnet using numerical addresses:
> ie: 129.74.116 , etc.
 
This isn't a valid IP number.  IP numbers ALWAYS consist of 4 numbers
seperated by periods.
 
> as most of my references are to those type of addresses, could
> someone please shed some light on this!
 
Which "new" telnet?  Telnet changed in May of 1993, but has remained
constant since then.  In addition, the command should be the same.  For
example, to telnet to 134.53.2.10, just issue the command:
 
    $ telnet 134.53.2.10
 
The one thing that did change in May was how to specify a port.  For
example, to telnet to port 8000 on 134.53.2.10, issue the command:
 
    $ telnet 134.53.2.10/port=8000
 
Please keep in mind that we DO NOT recommend using IP numbers.  The primary
reason for this is the fact that IP numbers tend to change over time
whereas IP addresses tend to be more constant.
 
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                                     Kent Covert, Software Coordinator
                                     Miami Computing and Information Services
                                     Miami University, Oxford, OH
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