Hi, Go to http://www.qps.com Download the trial version of the QVT package/can't remember what the whole thing is called. However, there is a program in there called QVT Term I capitalized these but don't think they actually are. qvtterm is a much better telnet client that once you can establish a connection via someone elses Internet Connection, you can just telnet to your account by just typing: c name of your provider Then you just login as needed. I use this at work to telnet out of our network and works great! You can also save off the screen and do some cutting and pasting with it. There is an upload and download feature which I haven't been able to use but may be because of the network. Otherwise, you can use the telnet client already available in Windows but it's not the best. BTW, I am a former Tampa resident. Still own a small home in Tampa and sure want to go back. I moved to Alexandria, VA in 1989 for work. Presently work for Verizon Communications so maybe can get a transfer someday. Good luck! Amanda Lee