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Version: 1.0

Posted: 2006-02-07

Build Requirements: Mac OS X

Runtime Requirements: Mac OS X

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Description

This sample deals with the problem of determining in advance whether a particular Mach-O executable contains a version suitable for executing on a given processor architecture. For example, an application running on an Intel-based Macintosh may wish to examine a set of potential plugins, because it suspects that some of them may be PowerPC-only and thus not suitable for loading. The code here may also be instructive and relevant for those who wish to understand the structure of Mach-O executables.

Document Revision History

Date Notes
2006-02-07Determine whether a particular Mach-O executable contains a version suitable for executing on a given processor architecture.
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