[REBOL] Re: Ping?
From: chris:starforge at: 9-Feb-2001 19:35
#09-Feb-01# Message from *Larry Palmiter*:
Hi Larry,
> I often use ping on my LAN to check for correct TCP operation when
> installing a new machine or when there seems to be a TCP configuration
> problem with a machine. Is there a way to make this check using REBOL's
> TCP capabilities without running a REBOL server script on the target
> amchine?
Why not try connecting to a well-known port? auth is often visible even
through firewalls and AFAIK most systems will allow connections to auth
- if the connection is made then you know the server is there...
Chris
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