Hello,
			

			

			How is it possible to check if a port XXX is available or being used, without using the 'new ServerSocket(portno)' option ?
			

			

			Using the above solution may allocate the port - something which is undesired:
			

			try {
			

			ServerSocket s = new ServerSocket(portno);
			

			}
			

			catch(IOException e) {
			

			System.out.println("port " + portno + " already in use");
			

			}
			

			

			

			Whould appreciate a quick response.
			

			

			thank you,
			

			

			Rami