This article explains how to watch the version of the movie "Star Wars" made using only ASCII characters. You can watch the video directly using the Windows "Command Prompt" or the "Terminal" window on Mac.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows
Step 1. Open a "Command Prompt" window
You can press the key combination ⊞ Win + R and type the command cmd or, if you are using Windows 8 or Windows 10, you can press the key combination ⊞ Win + X and select the "Command Prompt" option from the menu that will appear.
To be able to view the Star Wars movie made in ASCII characters you need an active internet connection
Step 2. Install the Telnet protocol
Most modern versions of Windows do not use the Telnet network protocol by default, which means that you will have to install it manually, as it is essential to be able to connect to the server where the ASCII version of Star is stored. Wars. You will also need to perform this step on Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. You can install the Telnet protocol directly from the "Command Prompt", if you are logged in as a system administrator.
- Type the command pkgmgr / iu: "TelnetClient" and press the Enter key.
- If you are using Windows 10, log in to the Control Panel, click on the link Programs, click on the link Turn Windows features on or off, then select the check button Telnet client, click on the button OK and wait for the installation to finish.
- If prompted, enter the system administrator account password or confirm your action if you are already logged in as an administrator.
Step 3. Close the "Command Prompt" window
Type the command exit and press the "Enter" key or click on the icon in the shape of X located in the upper right corner of the window.
Step 4. Type the telnet command and press the Enter key
The Telnet client interface will be displayed.
Step 5. Type the command or and press the Enter key
This is the command to open a network connection using the Telnet protocol. The prompt displayed on the command line will change to (to).
Step 6. Type the URL towel.blinkenlights.nl and press the Enter key
You will be automatically connected to the network server hosting the ASCII version of Star Wars. After a few initial titles you will be able to enjoy watching this homage to the Star Wars saga.
Method 2 of 2: Mac
Step 1. Open the "Terminal" window
Click on the icon depicting a magnifying glass located in the upper right corner of the screen, type in the terminal keyword and click on the icon Terminal which will appear in the search results list.
The "Terminal" window on Mac is the equivalent application to the Windows "Command Prompt"
Step 2. Type the telnet command and press the Enter key
The Telnet client interface will be displayed, which is required to be able to connect to the server hosting the ASCII version of Start Wars.
Step 3. Type the command or and press the Enter key
This is the command used to open a new network connection using the Telnet protocol. The command prompt will take the following form: (to).
Step 4. Type the URL towel.blinkenlights.nl and press the Enter key
You will be automatically connected to the network server hosting the ASCII version of Star Wars. After a few initial titles you will be able to enjoy watching this homage to the Star Wars saga.
