System and method for dynamic negotiation of device name list

摘要

System and method for client selection of a virtual device in a system including a server and a client provides for establishing a network connection between the client and server; establishing agreement between the server and client to negotiate Telnet options; communicating a list of device names from the client to the server for a virtual terminal device associated with the client; and responsive a device name from the list being available, communicating acceptance from the server to the client.