I am creating an application utilizing sockets. However, the client always
reports connection refused.

I can duplicate this problem using sample code from Wrox Beginning Linux
Programming Second Edition. In chapter 14 sample code for client2 and
server2 compile and run on a linux based machine, but on the NetBSD machine,
the same programs (client2 talking to server2) report "connection refused."

Otherwise, the NetBSD system can communicate with other systems on the LAN
via TCP/IP and can perform ssh and ftp via the Internet with servers at
other locations.

Any ideas on why application based sockets behave this way?

Joe Magee