[Freeciv] 'Failed looking up host' error

["Edman, Tom R (MN65)" <Edman_Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am trying to play solo, using the latest Linux version.  I start the
server, create an AI opponent, start a game..everything seems fine so far.
Then I start xwindows, open a terminal and start the client, try to make a
connection and ...and get a 'failed looking up host' message in the messages
window.  I've tried a couple of variations on this..before and after
starting xwindows, different sequeneces, etc.

The entries in the dialogue box are:

user is set to my login name
host is set to 'localhost'
port is set to '5555'

I'm suspecting that the problem is with my Linux environment, but any leads,
helps or clues would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

tom e.