AbsoluteTelnet includes the Telnet, SSH, and SSH2 protocols. AbsoluteTelnet provides software terminal emulations, including VT100, VT220, VT320, XTERM, WYSE60, ANSI, SCO-ANSI, ANSI-BBS, and QNX. Packed with connectivity options such as Telnet, SSH1, SSH2, dial-up, and COM ports, this terminal has extensive connection capabilities. Tight integration with Windows Explorer gives AbsoluteTelnet a look and feel that you'll find comfortable and familiar, while encryption options such as Blowfish, Twofish, AES, Arcfour, 3DES, Cast128, IDEA, and RC4 provide maximum security. Socks proxy gives you the flexibility to connect in any environment, and the xmodem, ymodem, and zmodem protocols provide extensive file-transfer support. Absolute includes smartcard authentication and an optional Chinese user interface. Also supports serial ports greater than COM9 and has a variable scrollback size.
Version 4.61 includes enhanced printing options and several bug fixes and UI enhancements.
Pros: Product works extremely well with GNU/Linux as an ssh client. Customer support is the best I've encountered. A steal compared to $300 for similar commercial products. I'm teaching some individuals Linux and am recommending "Absolute Telnet" to them to connect to the server. I have looked at lots of other shareware products and this is the best.
Cons: I don't have any REAL negatives to mention. However, it would be nice if there was a way to get rid of the main tool bar. Perhaps a right click and select or a special keystroke to make the tool bar appear/disappear.
Pros: AbsoluteTelnet covers all connection needs: SSH (versions 1&2), telnet, direct serial connection and even dial-up. It is highly customizable and user input plays significant role in it's development.
