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From: Lance Drake
Subject: ResetSerialChannel 1.1
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ResetSerialChannel is FREEWARE - there is no charge and distribution
is encouraged under the condition that nothing about the application
or accompanying documentation be changed.
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ResetSerialChannel is a utility application that will help you
get back on track if, for some reason, the application you are
using to communicate via a serial channel dies, is 'forced-quit'
or otherwise abandons one of your serial channels without it
being closed.
The result is that when you attempt to re-connect, the request fails
because the operating system reports to your application that
the serial channel is already in use.
Of course, this is not so. In some cases, it is required that you
reboot the computer to alleviate this situation. That is, until now.
Launch ResetSerialChannel, select the serial channel you wish
to reset, click on the reset button and the channel is 'closed'.
If an error is encountered, the number of the error is reported
in the messages area.
If the channel was already closed, this is reported to you which
may seem like useless information, but it can be a clue to the
fact that, perhaps, there is something else wrong with your setup
such as a cable connection, power to your modem, etc.
As noted in the instructions, if you were connected via Apple
Remote Access, PPP or some other connection intermediary, you
should tell that software to 'Disconnect'. Do this as you
would normally do when finished with your connection.
Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Please eMail
lance@drake.org
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Due to time and legal considerations, technical questions concerning
serial connections, modems, etc. cannot be entertained. Apologies,
in advance are hereby offered to those with such problems.
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