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HyperTerminal vs PuTTY

A side-by-side look at HyperTerminal and PuTTY. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal

Network & Admin

HyperTerminal is a terminal emulation program included in some versions of Microsoft Windows. It allows users to connect to other systems, like mainframes, and use a terminal interface to access those systems. Useful for remote administration and access in the pre-internet era.

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PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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