014.06.18.2. Can you explain the significance of the 'Interpret as Control' (IAC) character in TELNET's communication protocol, particularly in differentiating data characters from control characters?
The Interpret as Control (IAC) character in TELNET is important for telling the system that the next characters are special commands, not regular data. It's like a signal that helps in understanding and handling control commands, with each one starting after the IAC.