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The "How to Connect to a MUSH/MOO/MUD" Index

Synopsis: This document is an index of topics related to connecting to a MU* game covered in the Web pages on this site. Topics covered include: telnet and specialized client programs, using telnet with Web browsers, and common questions and problems.

NOTE: The majority of topics covered below are also available in a single, plain text document, available via FTP.

[How To Connect Index] [MUSH Resources] [Site Search]

Index of Topics

Introduction - What do you need to connect to a MU*?
General
- Disclaimer - Please Read!
- Copyright - Please Read!
Telnet
- What is Telnet?
- Do I Need Telnet to Play a MU* Game?
- Telnet For Your System
  - General Note - Please Read!
  - Configure Your Web Browser To Use Telnet
  - Other Telnet Options
  - America Online (AOL)
  - Amiga
  - Atari
  - DOS
  - GEnie
  - Macintosh
  - OS/2
  - Windows 3.x
    - Ewan for Windows
  - Windows 32-bit (Windows95 and Windows NT)
    - The Windows95 Telnet Program
  - Unix (and Linux)
  - VAX/VMS (and other VMS systems)
- Other Definitions of Telnet and its Uses
Client Programs
Web Browsers
- Web Browsers and Telnet
  - How do Web Browsers Access Telnet Resources?
  - Configure Your Browser to Launch Telnet - links to guides
  - Configure Windows Netscape to Launch Telnet - how-to guide
FAQs and Getting More Help
- Getting More Help
  - Read All These Pages
  - Consult Your System Administrator
  - Contacting the Author - Please read before sending me email!
- Guide to Internet Addresses

[How To Connect Index] [MUSH Resources] [Site Search]

The information in this series of documents is also available in a single document via FTP.

Last modified: 1 August, 2001 - general update
Installed: 1996

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