Try to telnet to that machine and that port - that might give you an idea about what service it is. Could it be spy-ware or a application-licensing-protection-thingy? - TvE -----Original Message----- From: Mac OS X Unix [mailto:X-Unix at lists.themacintoshguy.com] On Behalf Of R. Welz Sent: 19. januar 2004 11:53 To: Mac OS X Unix Subject: [X-Unix] netstat Hello. I have a funny service running on port 15550. Is there a way to determine to which program it belongs to? The Network services document wasn't very helpful, it seems that this port is not assigned to a specified service/protocol. netstat -al shows: Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address (state) tcp4 0 0 *.15550 *.* LISTEN Can someone help? Thank you in advance, Robert ---------- Check out the Mac OS X email list FAQ http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/X.html To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <X-Unix-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <X-Unix-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> Need help from a real person? Try. <X-Unix-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> ---------- $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your Mac ISP Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! http://macinternetaccess.com DVIator | Run Dual ADC displays on your G4 or just one on an older Mac! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/DVIator.html> Support | Support this list by clicking here before you buy! this List | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/support.html OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - http://www.osxfaq.com