Re^4: perl socket doesn't work anymore

ok, this $@ is cool: Program: /var/opt/FirePower/bin/fireclient.pl Version: 2.0.0 Message: Can't start client: IO::Socket::INET: Bad protocol 'tcp' Usage: Why would tcp all of a sudden be a bad protocol?

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Re^5: perl socket doesn't work anymore by gellyfish (Monsignor) on Nov 30, 2006 at 16:31 UTC
Perhaps someone edited `/etc/protocols` or switched the machine from or to using NIS. /J\	[reply] [d/l]
Re^6: perl socket doesn't work anymore by Anonymous Monk on Nov 30, 2006 at 16:39 UTC
hmmm ... the machine was using NIS and is now using LDAP. Is that the culprit? If so, how do I resolve this? Also, why would removing NIS be the issue oh great one?	[reply]
Re^7: perl socket doesn't work anymore by Anonymous Monk on Nov 30, 2006 at 16:57 UTC
ahhh ... I got it ... a mod to nsswithc.conf fixed my woes ... gratci! you are the best!	[reply]