Yes, true, telnet is available in that way. I did know about that, but thanks for the reply. Trying to tie together the two OS's though is really the issue. I guess I may be over complicating it a bit, we could just supply two different instruction sets. I figured the easy solution was a web page that does not depend upon the OS, if you get my drift. You are correct in that respect though.

Apologies for the wrong forum and wording used. ;P Everyone can just disregard the post, removing the project all together, evidentally trying to help others like me who are just beginning in the programming world is a bad idea and those who are in the "know" seem to be just arrogant. I am truly amazed at comments and emails I have received for attempting to help.... :((

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