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HyperTerminal vs Solar-PuTTY

A side-by-side look at HyperTerminal and Solar-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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Solar-PuTTY

Solar-PuTTY

Network & Admin

Solar-PuTTY is an open-source, free SSH and telnet client for Windows operating systems. It is based on the popular PuTTY application but with additional features like the ability to store session data in the cloud.

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