Sorry if this isnt exactly a security issue, but it is being used to test security.. so does that count? :-] Running SuSe 9... trying to run nmap, i get this error unless i use options '-P0 -sT' "... Starting nmap 3.30 ( http://www.insecure.org/nmap/ ) at 2004-01-23 12:31 EST pcap_open_live: socket: Address family not supported by protocol There are several possible reasons for this, depending on your operating system: LINUX: If you are getting Socket type not supported, try modprobe af_packet or recompile your kernel with SOCK_PACKET enabled. *BSD: If you are getting device not configured, you need to recompile your kernel with Berkeley Packet Filter support. If you are getting No such file or directory, try creating the device (eg cd /dev; MAKEDEV <device>; or use mknod). SOLARIS: If you are trying to scan localhost and getting '/dev/lo0: No such file or directory', complain to Sun. I don't think Solaris can support advanced localhost scans. You can probably use "-P0 -sT localhost" though. ..." Thank You, -Brock -- Brock Hensley Hi-Tech Companies http://www.Hi-TechCompanies.com/ Phone: 269.488.7788x112 1.800.968.1155x112 Fax: 269.488.7799 Mobile: 269.267.5406 This communication is intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately and delete it from his or her computer. If you suspect e-mail abuse please contact abuse@hi-techcompanies.com Notice: Attachments are automatically scanned for viruses using the Kaspersky Engine.