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PuTTY vs x3270

A side-by-side look at PuTTY and x3270. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

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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x3270

x3270

Network & Admin

x3270 is an IBM 3270 terminal emulator for the X Window System and Windows. It allows users to connect to IBM mainframe computers and access 3270 applications. It supports various 3270 models, SSL/TLS encryption, printer emulation, configurable keyboards and more.

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