MXP (computing)
Encyclopedia
In computing
, MXP stands for MUD eXtension Protocol. It is used in MUDs to enhance the normal text output with a markup language loosely based on HTML
and XML
. In order for MXP to be used it must be implemented on the server as well as on the client, and negotiated during the connection using the telnet
protocol. The protocol is maintained by Zugg Software, though they have released the copyright to the public domain.
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
, MXP stands for MUD eXtension Protocol. It is used in MUDs to enhance the normal text output with a markup language loosely based on HTML
HTML
HyperText Markup Language is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages....
and XML
XML
Extensible Markup Language is a set of rules for encoding documents in machine-readable form. It is defined in the XML 1.0 Specification produced by the W3C, and several other related specifications, all gratis open standards....
. In order for MXP to be used it must be implemented on the server as well as on the client, and negotiated during the connection using the telnet
TELNET
Telnet is a network protocol used on the Internet or local area networks to provide a bidirectional interactive text-oriented communications facility using a virtual terminal connection...
protocol. The protocol is maintained by Zugg Software, though they have released the copyright to the public domain.
External links
- MUD eXtension Protocol - the MXP protocol specification