### History and Development of TELNET
**1. Origins:**
TELNET, short for "Teletype Network," was developed in the late 1960s as part of the ARPANET project, which was a precursor to the modern Internet. The protocol was defined in a series of RFCs (Request for Comments) starting with RFC 15 in 1970, which established the basic framework for remote terminal access.
**2. Initial Purpose:**
The primary goal of TELNET was to facilitate access to