[Mono-list] socket.raw as root

[Eric Gonia]

Would someone please explain to me why I have to be root in order to
create a raw socket:

Socket socket = new Socket(AddressFamily.InterNetwork, SocketType.Raw,
ProtocolType.Icmp);

but I can create a Stream socket as a normal user:

Socket socket = new Socket(AddressFamily.InterNetwork,
SocketType.Stream, ProtocolType.Tcp);


And is there a way to get around the root privilege requirement for raw
sockets?

Thanks,
Eric