W-PuTTY-CD facts for kids
W-PuTTY-CD main configuration dialog on Windows
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| Stable release |
0.6010
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| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Software library: SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw TCP clients in a Microsoft Windows DLL file. |
| License | MIT License |
W-PuTTY-CD is a special computer program part, like a toolkit, stored in a file called a DLL. This DLL file helps other programs connect safely to different computers. It's like a secret language translator for computers.
When other computer programs use W-PuTTY-CD, they can talk to other computers using special rules called "protocols." These rules include SSH, Telnet, rlogin, and raw TCP. This means your computer can send and receive information securely.
The full name of this project is WPuTTYCD or WPuTTYCD.DLL. The hyphens in "W-PuTTY-CD" show that it's a part of the main PuTTY program that handles communication.
W-PuTTY-CD is still being tested, which means it's "beta software." It's also free to use and change, thanks to its MIT License.
What W-PuTTY-CD Can Do
W-PuTTY-CD has many helpful features that make it easier for programs to connect and talk to other computers.
Connecting to Other Computers
- It can make many connections at the same time.
- It uses different types of communication rules, like SSH or Telnet.
- It has a simple way for other programs to use its features, called an API.
- It can tell other programs when something important happens, like when a connection starts or stops.
Features from PuTTY
W-PuTTY-CD also uses many cool features from the original PuTTY program:
- You can control how secure your SSH connections are. This includes choosing the type of encryption key and the version of the SSH rules.
- It helps with something called port forwarding. This lets you send information through a secure tunnel. It can even handle X11 forwarding, which helps you use programs from another computer on your screen.
- It works with IP Version 6, which is the newest way computers get addresses on the internet.
- It uses strong encryption methods to keep your data safe. These include 3DES, AES, Arcfour, Blowfish, and DES.
- It supports public-key authentication. This is a very secure way to prove who you are without sending a password.
- It can connect to local serial ports. These are older types of connections often used for special devices.
More Information
- PuTTY - Learn about the main program W-PuTTY-CD comes from.
- FreeOTFE - This is another program that helps encrypt your computer's disks.
- Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) - This program helps encrypt your emails to keep them private.
