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authorRob Gaddi <rgaddi@highlandtechnology.com>2017-02-24 11:40:06 -0800
committerRob Gaddi <rgaddi@highlandtechnology.com>2017-02-24 11:40:06 -0800
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Clarified meaning of exclusive access lock.
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@@ -54,7 +54,8 @@ Native ports
Inter-character timeout, :const:`None` to disable (default).
:param bool exclusive:
- Set exclusive access mode (POSIX only).
+ Set exclusive access mode (POSIX only). A port cannot be opened in
+ exclusive access mode if it is already open in exclusive access mode.
:exception ValueError:
Will be raised when parameter are out of range, e.g. baud rate, data bits.