Introduction:
In today’s technology-driven world, watching movies has never been easier. But did you know that you can also watch movies using Telnet? Telnet is a network protocol used primarily to access and manage remote systems. Although it’s not a common way to watch movies, it can be fun for tech enthusiasts who love exploring unique ways to enjoy their favorite content. In this article, we’ll discuss four ways to watch movies using Telnet.
1. ASCII Star Wars:
One of the most prominent examples of watching a movie on Telnet is the ASCII adaptation of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Created by a Swedish programmer named Simon Jansen, this ASCII edition is the ultimate combination of art and technology. To access it, simply open your spark off or terminal command and enter the following command:
telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl
Sit back and enjoy the ASCII rendering of this old movie.
2. Use Netcat:
Netcat is another flexible tool that can be used to watch Telnet movies. To begin this process, first look for an open streaming server that hosts the movie you want to watch. Once you’ve located the server, launch Netcat on your local computer via typing the following command into your terminal or command prompt:
nc [SERVEUR_IP] [PORT]
Replace [SERVER_IP] with the IP address of the streaming server and [PORT] with the corresponding port number.
Once connected, redirect the output to a media player like VLC Media Player by running:
nc [SERVEUR_IP] [PORT] | VLC –
3. Stream from YouTube:
To stream YouTube videos using Telnet, you’ll need youtube-dl, which is a small command-line program that allows users to download videos from YouTube and other video-sharing websites. First, install youtube-dl on your computer and then run the following command:
youtube-dl -g [YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL]
Replace [YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL] with the URL of the video you need to watch. This command will provide a direct link to the video. Next, stream the Netcat video and a media player by placing the provided link as the IP address of the streaming server in the Netcat command described in Method 2.
4. Upload a Telnet video log:
Lastly, you can transfer a movie file from one computer to another using Telnet. To accomplish this, run a Telnet server on the host computer and allow access to its files. Then, remotely connect to this server from another computer and download the desired movie file.
Keep in mind that transferring large files over Telnet might be slower compared to other methods, but it’s an interesting alternative if you’re looking for unique ways to enjoy movies.
Conclusion:
Watching Telnet videos probably isn’t as stylish as streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu; However, it is an attractive way to enjoy your favorite content while improving your technical skills. Try those strategies and go back to a time when command lines ruled the world!
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