Jeff Dunlop wrote in a message to All:

 JD> I have written a program that takes the place of $backgnd,
 JD> gets called by $lnotes, twiddles the modem, and then calls
 JD> the original $backgnd. Right now, $backgnd is complaining
 JD> because it can't get access to the comm port. What I think
 JD> I'm missing is either the process of sharing a comm port
 JD> between processes, or the process of inheriting a comm port
 JD> from a process, so I need to see a relevant example of each.

How are you starting the original $backgnd?  How are you opening the port?

 JD> There are thousands of Notes users who will enshrine me if I 
 JD> pull this off. Who will join me in this quest for honor and 
 JD> glory?

I'm always up for some honor and glory.
 
-- Mike


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