Connecting Sockets (CSockets) is a Windows© 98/ME/2000/NT program which uses the winsock to make connections to a user specified server and port and exchange text commands. CSockets can also create a listening socket at a user specific port and accepts clients. Futhermore CSockets can check a server and see which ports are open. A great program to test your own protocols or to test servers and clients. The shareware version has some limitations to encourage you to buy the product.