Server script without built-in sockets

[Jeremy C. Reed]

> [x]inted would certainly fit the bill but using that requires root
> access so that's out.

In fact, you can run inetd without root running your own inetd with your 
own inetd configuration.

Use an alternative port in /etc/services that doesn't need root (like 
http-alt). And use a custom inetd.conf configuration that uses your 
own account for the "user".