[batrat]

I use it strictly on older systems that only use telnet and for casual port checking on some equipment. Last time I had to check if AIS equipment is working properly. Some people think "servers" are the only thing in this world. Telnet is one of those things that probably keeps this world function properly.

[akdev1l]

For port checking I use `curl -v telnet://host:port`

[INTPenis]

nc -v host port