/**
     * Determines the address of a host given it's host name. NetBIOS
     * names also have a <code>type</code>. Types(aka Hex Codes)
     * are used to distinguish the various services on a host. <a
     * href="../../../nbtcodes.html">Here</a> is
     * a fairly complete list of NetBIOS hex codes. Scope is not used but is

    void tryClose() {
        synchronized( LOCK ) {

            /* Yes, there is the potential to drop packets
             * because we might close the socket during a
             * request. However the chances are slim and the
             * retry code should ensure the overall request
             * is serviced. The alternative complicates things
             * more than I think is worth it.
             */