Re: I am having a problem with OpenNETCF.IO.Serial

From: Dick Grier (dick_grierNOSPAM_at_msn.com)
Date: 02/17/05


Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 13:19:06 -0700

Hi,

Opening and closing the port is a very expensive process.

IMO, unless you need to share the port with another application, you should
simply keep it open until your app ends.

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