implement request side of RFC1143
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libtelnet provides safe and correct handling of the core TELNET
-protocol. It does not include any "smarts," and all use of the
-protocol (such as deciding which options to support, enabling
-and disabling options, or processing subrequests) must be implemented
-by the application author.
+protocol. In addition to the base TELNET protocol, libtelnet also
+implements the Q method of TELNET option negotiation. libtelnet
+can be used for writing servers, clients, or proxies.
For more information on the TELNET protocol, see:
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc854.html
+ http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc1143.html
II. LIBTELNET API
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