>Mark Guzdial wrote:
>>
>> ...
>>
>> - There doesn't seem to be a way to "close" a G3 Powerbook modem/printer
>> port, so rebooting is the only way to switch between apps (even AppleTalk)
>> that don't close the port well.
>
>There's a good freeware app/conreol panel called MIDI Mangler that frees
>serial
>ports (and can zap PRAM as well).

I actually just (FINALLY!) found a way to get Squeak to close the port.
SimpleMIDIPort closeAllPorts works just great!

But AppleTalk doesn't let go well -- I'll look for the MIDI Mangler.  Thanks!

Mark

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