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Apple Image Capture Camera Module changes for Mac OS X Update 10.1.3
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TN2040: Changes to the Apple Image Capture camera modules for Mac OS X Update 10.1.3.
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Apple Applications |
2002-04-16
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Browser Plugins in Mac OS X
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TN2020: Describes the format of web browser plugins for Mac OS X.
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Apple Applications |
2001-05-31
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Customizing Web Content for Safari on iPhone
(HTML)
TN2100: Describes basic web page customizations to override Safari on iPhone's defaults.
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Apple Applications |
2007-10-29
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Debugging Dashboard Widgets
(HTML)
TN2139: Dashboard widget troubleshooting techniques, from start to finish.
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Apple Applications |
2005-09-07
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Efficiently using Quartz Composer compositions with QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2145: Describes how to best use Quartz Composer compositions in a QuickTime environment.
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Apple Applications |
2005-07-05
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Exporting Movies for iPod, Apple TV and iPhone
(HTML)
TN2188: Discusses the use of the iPod, Apple TV and iPhone QuickTime export components.
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Apple Applications |
2007-07-19
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Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
(HTML)
TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
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Apple Applications |
2005-10-04
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iTunes Visual Plug-ins
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TN2016: Describes the APIs used by iTunes and its Visual plug-ins to communicate back and forth.
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Apple Applications |
2007-11-13
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Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
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Apple Applications |
2006-03-03
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Preparing Content for Safari 3 and WebKit
(HTML)
TN2177: Nonstandard techniques that may cause problems in WebKit.
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Apple Applications |
2007-09-25
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Device input using the HAL Output Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2091: How to get input from an audio device by using the HAL's Output Audio Unit.
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Audio |
2006-07-25
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Handling Audio Unit Events
(HTML)
TN2104: This technote explains how to handle AudioUnit Events
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Audio |
2005-04-29
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Playing a sound file using the Default Output Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2097: Playing an Audio File using the Default Output Audio Unit
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Audio |
2006-11-15
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SndPlayDoubleBuffer and Carbon
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TN1198: Discusses the removal SndPlayDoubleBuffer and other Sound Manager APIs from Carbon and how to replace them.
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Audio |
2002-06-12
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The Sonogram View Demo Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2200: Describes the advanced audio unit features that the associated sample project demonstrates.
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Audio |
2007-11-07
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The System Sound APIs for Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3 and later
(HTML)
TN2102: Discusses the System Sound APIs for correctly playing Alerts and User Interface Sound Effects
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Audio |
2004-07-13
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Using AudioDeviceRead in Mac OS 10.4
(HTML)
TN2113: How to use AudioBufferLists with AudioDeviceRead in Tiger and beyond.
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Audio |
2006-11-29
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Using the 3DMixer Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2112: Discusses how to use Core Audio's 3DMixer version 2.0
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Audio |
2004-06-14
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AEBuild*, AEPrint* and Friends
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TN2045: Describes the AEBuild* and AEPrint* family of routines.
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Carbon |
2002-03-21
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AEStream and Friends
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TN2046: Describes the AEStream family of routines.
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Carbon |
2002-03-29
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Authorization for Everyone
(HTML)
TN2095: Describes applications of Authorization Services beyond simple privilege requesting.
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Carbon |
2003-10-23
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Browser Plugins in Mac OS X
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TN2020: Describes the format of web browser plugins for Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2001-05-31
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Building Universal QuickTime Components for Mac OS X
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TN2012: Discusses the changes necessary to build Universal Mach-O QuickTime Components for Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2005-07-21
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The CGDirectPalette API
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TN2008: Provides a reference for the CGDirectPalette API on Mac OS X
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Carbon |
2000-11-08
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Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
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Carbon |
2006-01-20
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Creating NetBoot Server-Friendly Applications
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TN1151: Guidelines to ensure applications are able to work correctly in a NetBoot environment.
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Carbon |
2000-08-01
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Daemons and Agents
(HTML)
TN2083: Describes the most common problems encountered with daemons and agents, and suggests detailed solutions.
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Carbon |
2007-11-05
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The Death of typeFSSpec: moving along to typeFileURL
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TN2022: Discusses the typeFileURL format and using it to pass file references between applications in Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2001-06-07
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Dialog Manager Helper Functions
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TN1148: Discusses Dialog Manager calls available since System 7.0 that minimize work in managing dialogs.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Digital CD Audio
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TN1187: Describes digital audio on the Macintosh.
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Carbon |
2000-04-01
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The Enhanced Print Apple Event
(HTML)
TN2082: Describes an enhancement to the print Apple event that gives developers more control over scripted printing.
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Carbon |
2003-12-09
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Ensuring Backwards Binary Compatibility - Weak Linking and Availability Macros on Mac OS X
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TN2064: Ensuring that Mach-O applications built using today's Mac OS X runs on previous versions of the OS.
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Carbon |
2003-02-18
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Exclusive File Access in Mac OS X
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TN2037: Covers exclusive file access In Mac OS X
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Carbon |
2002-05-01
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FCBs, Now and Forever
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TN1184: MacOS 9.0 changes the format of the FileControlBlock (FCB) table significantly. How to access FCB information.
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Carbon |
1999-10-01
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File Manager File Handling Q&As
(HTML)
FL515: Contains an archive of Q&As related to the Mac OS File Manager.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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File Manager Performance and Caching
(HTML)
FL16: Discusses traditional Mac OS file system input/output performance issues and the File Manager's volume cache.
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Carbon |
2000-09-01
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The Font Panel for Carbon API
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TN2058: The API to display and interact with the Font Panel from Carbon applications on Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2006-10-26
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Frequently Asked Text Services Manager (TSM) Questions
(HTML)
TN2128: Regroups a collection of Text Services Manager (TSM) questions frequently asked by Input Method Developers
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Carbon |
2005-06-24
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GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
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Carbon |
2001-10-18
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Gestalt Manager Q&As
(HTML)
Deprecated - OS505: Describes methods utilizing the Gestalt Manager for determining whether a Macintosh is a U.S. machine.
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Carbon |
1992-12-01
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Glyph Access Protocol
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TN2079: How to support unencoded glyphs using the TSM, ATSUI and Cocoa.
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Carbon |
2003-05-06
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Guide to Creating Kiosks on Mac OS X
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TN2062: Discusses techniques used in creating applications which require kiosk-like functionality on Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2003-02-24
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HFS Plus Volume Format
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TN1150: Describes the physical layout of an HFS Plus volume.
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Carbon |
2004-03-05
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HIView APIs vs. Control Manager APIs
(HTML)
TN2074: Provides some clarification on the similar APIs and similar behaviors found in the HIView and Control Managers.
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Carbon |
2003-10-29
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How To Be a Good Multiple Users Citizen
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TN1186: Documents the Mac OS 9 Multiple Users technology and gives some useful code snippets.
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Carbon |
2000-06-01
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How to use the ATSUI Low Level APIs to get glyph outlines
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TN2033: Covers the ATSUI low-level APIs.
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Carbon |
2001-11-26
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In Search of Missing Links
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TN1127: Demonstrates how to write CFM glue code which can call classic 68K A-Trap routines.
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Carbon |
1998-05-01
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Locating Application Support Files under Mac OS X
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TN2015: Describes different methods for an application to determine its location.
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Carbon |
2001-03-27
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Locking and Unlocking Handles
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Deprecated - TN1122: Explains Memory Manager handles: locking, unlocking, and preserving a handle's state.
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Carbon |
1998-02-01
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Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
TN2053: Describes software development-related changes provided in system software update Mac OS X 10.2.
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Carbon |
2002-09-04
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Mac OS X 10.3 Navigation Services Changes
(HTML)
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TN2105: Explains Navigation Services changes in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
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Carbon |
2004-01-30
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Mac OS X QuickDraw Performance
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TN2051: Some of the trouble spots in the Mac OS X windowing system and how to avoid them.
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Carbon |
2003-02-13
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Mac OS X: v10.1.1 - v10.1.3
(HTML)
TN2043: Describes changes provided by system software updates 10.1.1 through 10.1.3.
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Carbon |
2002-03-06
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Memory Allocation Recommendations on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2130: Recommends the best ways to allocate memory on Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2005-07-12
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Migrating to FSRefs & long Unicode names from FSSpecs
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TN2078: Answers and coding techniques to commonly asked questions about adopting FSRefs and long file names.
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Carbon |
2003-05-06
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Moving Your Code to Mac OS X
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TN2003: Talks about considerations for moving older Mac OS 9 applications to Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2000-10-05
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MP-Safe Routines
(HTML)
TN2006: Lists all routines callable from MP tasks under Multiprocessing Services 2.0 and higher.
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Carbon |
2000-12-21
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Multilingual Text Engine Frequently Asked Questions
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TN2026: A list of frequently asked questions for the Multilingual Text Engine (MLTE).
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Carbon |
2005-09-12
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Native Scripting Additions
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TN1164: Talks about how to create AppleScript scripting additions (OSAX) for Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2004-04-26
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New HID Manager APIs for Mac OS X version 10.5
(HTML)
TN2187: Mac OS X version 10.5 introduces new APIs for the HID Manager.
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Carbon |
2007-12-18
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The Notification Manager: Problems & Fixes
(HTML)
TN1026: Describes issues with the Notification Manager 'activate' and 'update' events.
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Carbon |
1996-02-01
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Observing Process Lifetimes Without Polling
(HTML)
TN2050: Shows a variety of methods to determine process lifetimes without polling.
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Carbon |
2002-07-01
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On Drag Manager Additions (Release 1.1)
(HTML)
TN1043: Explains how to take advantage of the new Drag Manager features, including the translucent dragging.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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On Launching an App with a Document
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TN1002: Explains how to programatically launch an application and then tell it to open a document.
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Carbon |
2000-07-01
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Open Transport STREAMS FAQ
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1117: Decribes writing STREAMS modules and drivers for use with Open Transport.
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Carbon |
1997-12-01
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OpenGL Release Highlights - Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
(HTML)
TN2131: Contains a list of bugs along with a short description on a release-by-release basis
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Carbon |
2005-02-04
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Pascal to C: PROCEDURE Parameters
(HTML)
Deprecated - PT31: Nested procedures and PROCEDURE parameters in Pascal when converting them into C or C++.
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Carbon |
1990-02-01
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'pdat' specification
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TN2049: Describes 'pdat' resource printer vendors must include in their drivers to support CarbonLib printing.
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Carbon |
2002-04-22
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Pending Update Perils
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Deprecated - TN1147: Discusses potential problems when pending update events for windows behind modal dialogs are not serviced.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Playing a sound file using the Default Output Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2097: Playing an Audio File using the Default Output Audio Unit
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Carbon |
2006-11-15
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The 'plst' Resource
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TN2013: Describes the 'plst' resource for Carbon-based applications.
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Carbon |
2002-02-07
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Power Manager 2.0
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TN1190: Describes the Macintosh Power Manager 2.0.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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PowerPC G5 Performance Primer
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TN2087: Offers a high-level overview of how to maximize performance on G5 Macs.
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Carbon |
2003-09-03
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The Preferences Problem
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Deprecated - TN1134: Outlines typical problems with preferences files and some of their solutions.
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Carbon |
1998-10-01
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Programmatic Mounting of AppleShare Volumes
(HTML)
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TN1111: Mount an AppleShare volume using PBVolumeMount. AFPVolMountInfo structure is defined along with the AFPXVolMountInfo structure.
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Carbon |
1997-10-01
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Resolving Alias Files Quietly
(HTML)
FL30: Describes how to resolve alias files on remote volumes without user interaction.
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Carbon |
1999-11-01
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Saving Printer Settings for Automatic Printing
(HTML)
TN2155: Describes how you can save a a user selected Printer, Print Settings and Page Format to disk.
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Carbon |
2007-03-29
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Scripting Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
TN2106: Directions for providing a clean and consistent scripting interface for your application.
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Carbon |
2004-03-01
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Searching Volumes - Solutions and Problems
(HTML)
Deprecated - FL31: Discusses searching volumes using PBCatSearch.
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Carbon |
1988-10-01
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SndPlayDoubleBuffer and Carbon
(HTML)
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TN1198: Discusses the removal SndPlayDoubleBuffer and other Sound Manager APIs from Carbon and how to replace them.
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Carbon |
2002-06-12
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Thread-safe programming in QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2125: Discusses how to use QuickTime from background threads for applications and component developers.
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Carbon |
2007-09-14
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Threading Architectures
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TN2028: Describes the various threading APIs on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2001-08-08
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Tuning for G5: A Practical Guide
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TN2086: Explains how to get started tuning your application for the new Macintosh G5 architecture.
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Carbon |
2003-10-01
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Understanding and Detecting OpenGL Functionality
(HTML)
TN2080: Discusses OpenGL API design, and how to access the full power of hardware and software renderers.
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Carbon |
2003-12-29
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Carbon |
2006-04-25
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Update: Borrowed AFP Sessions
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TN1106: Shows how to borrow the session reference number of an AFP volume mounted by the Macintosh File System.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Using collection classes safely with multithreaded applications
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TN2059: Describes some problems with and workarounds for using mutable collection classes in multithreaded applications.
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Carbon |
2002-09-10
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Using Launch Services for discovering document binding and launching applications
(HTML)
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TN2017: Interface to starting applications, opening documents either with a specific application, or using the default application.
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Carbon |
2001-04-17
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Using Secure Event Input Fairly
(HTML)
TN2150: Describes the proper use of EnableSecureEventInput.
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Carbon |
2007-06-08
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Using the 3DMixer Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2112: Discusses how to use Core Audio's 3DMixer version 2.0
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Carbon |
2004-06-14
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Using the Drag Manager to Interact with and Manipulate File System Entities
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TN1085: Details the data flavors provided by the Drag Manager for interacting with and manipulating file system entities.
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Carbon |
1996-12-01
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Version Territory
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TN1132: Clarifies the format of data in the NumVersion structure used in a version ( 'vers') resource.
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Carbon |
2003-08-25
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Version Territory
(HTML)
Deprecated - OV12: Please see Technical Note 1132 - Version Territory.
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Carbon |
1988-04-01
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Virtual Memory Application Compatibility
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1094: Provides an introduction to how virtual memory works under Traditional Mac OS.
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Carbon |
1998-04-01
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Weak-Linking to a Code Fragment Manager-based Shared Library
(HTML)
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TN1083: Describes weak-linking to CFM shared libraries.
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Carbon |
1996-11-01
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Working with Multiprocessing Services
(HTML)
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TN1071: Discusses some techniques for use with Apple's Multiprocessing Services APIs.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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You Want Permission to do What?!!
(HTML)
FL37: Provides an-depth discussion of the File Manager and AFP permission models.
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Carbon |
1999-04-01
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Creating an About Panel in Your Cocoa Application
(HTML)
TN2179: Describes different ways in implementing your Cocoa application's "About" panel.
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Cocoa |
2007-01-22
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Daemons and Agents
(HTML)
TN2083: Describes the most common problems encountered with daemons and agents, and suggests detailed solutions.
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Cocoa |
2007-11-05
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The Enhanced Print Apple Event
(HTML)
TN2082: Describes an enhancement to the print Apple event that gives developers more control over scripted printing.
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Cocoa |
2003-12-09
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Ensuring Backwards Binary Compatibility - Weak Linking and Availability Macros on Mac OS X
(HTML)
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TN2064: Ensuring that Mach-O applications built using today's Mac OS X runs on previous versions of the OS.
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Cocoa |
2003-02-18
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Exclusive File Access in Mac OS X
(HTML)
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TN2037: Covers exclusive file access In Mac OS X
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Cocoa |
2002-05-01
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File Manager Performance and Caching
(HTML)
FL16: Discusses traditional Mac OS file system input/output performance issues and the File Manager's volume cache.
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Cocoa |
2000-09-01
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Frequently Asked Text Services Manager (TSM) Questions
(HTML)
TN2128: Regroups a collection of Text Services Manager (TSM) questions frequently asked by Input Method Developers
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Cocoa |
2005-06-24
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Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
(HTML)
TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
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Cocoa |
2005-10-04
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Guide to Creating Kiosks on Mac OS X
(HTML)
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TN2062: Discusses techniques used in creating applications which require kiosk-like functionality on Mac OS X.
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Cocoa |
2003-02-24
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HFS Plus Volume Format
(HTML)
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TN1150: Describes the physical layout of an HFS Plus volume.
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Cocoa |
2004-03-05
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JNI Development on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2147: Discusses use of native APIs and UI elements from Java applications
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Cocoa |
2006-04-17
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Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
TN2053: Describes software development-related changes provided in system software update Mac OS X 10.2.
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Cocoa |
2002-09-04
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Mac OS X: v10.1.1 - v10.1.3
(HTML)
TN2043: Describes changes provided by system software updates 10.1.1 through 10.1.3.
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Cocoa |
2002-03-06
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Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
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Cocoa |
2006-03-03
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Observing Process Lifetimes Without Polling
(HTML)
TN2050: Shows a variety of methods to determine process lifetimes without polling.
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Cocoa |
2002-07-01
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OpenGL Release Highlights - Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
(HTML)
TN2131: Contains a list of bugs along with a short description on a release-by-release basis
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Cocoa |
2005-02-04
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QTKit Frequently Asked Questions
(HTML)
TN2138: Provides answers to many frequently asked QTKit questions.
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Cocoa |
2006-09-25
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Querying Metadata With Spotlight
(HTML)
TN2192: Describes how a Cocoa application can search Spotlight metadata.
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Cocoa |
2007-06-04
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Resolving Alias Files Quietly
(HTML)
FL30: Describes how to resolve alias files on remote volumes without user interaction.
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Cocoa |
1999-11-01
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Scripting Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
TN2106: Directions for providing a clean and consistent scripting interface for your application.
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Cocoa |
2004-03-01
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Tagging Handle and Pointer Data References in QuickTime
(HTML)
TN1195: The use of data reference extensions used by QuickTime to tag handle and pointer data references.
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Cocoa |
2006-08-30
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Thread-safe programming in QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2125: Discusses how to use QuickTime from background threads for applications and component developers.
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Cocoa |
2007-09-14
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Understanding and Detecting OpenGL Functionality
(HTML)
TN2080: Discusses OpenGL API design, and how to access the full power of hardware and software renderers.
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Cocoa |
2003-12-29
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Using AppleScript Scripts in Cocoa Applications
(HTML)
TN2084: Explains how to work with AppleScript scripts in your Cocoa application.
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Cocoa |
2006-09-19
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Using collection classes safely with multithreaded applications
(HTML)
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TN2059: Describes some problems with and workarounds for using mutable collection classes in multithreaded applications.
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Cocoa |
2002-09-10
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Using Secure Event Input Fairly
(HTML)
TN2150: Describes the proper use of EnableSecureEventInput.
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Cocoa |
2007-06-08
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Working Around Incorrect -needsToDrawRect: Behavior in Custom View Classes
(HTML)
TN2107: Describes how to work around a bug in NSView's -needsToDrawRect: method.
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Cocoa |
2007-01-22
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Daemons and Agents
(HTML)
TN2083: Describes the most common problems encountered with daemons and agents, and suggests detailed solutions.
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Core Foundation |
2007-11-05
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Frequently Asked Text Services Manager (TSM) Questions
(HTML)
TN2128: Regroups a collection of Text Services Manager (TSM) questions frequently asked by Input Method Developers
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Core Foundation |
2005-06-24
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The Preferences Problem
(HTML)
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Deprecated - TN1134: Outlines typical problems with preferences files and some of their solutions.
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Core Foundation |
1998-10-01
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Using Secure Event Input Fairly
(HTML)
TN2150: Describes the proper use of EnableSecureEventInput.
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Core Foundation |
2007-06-08
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Building Universal Binaries from "configure"-based Open Source Projects
(HTML)
TN2137: Describes some methods for building some existing "configure"-based Open Source packages as universal binaries.
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Darwin |
2006-10-05
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Building Universal I/O Kit Drivers
(HTML)
TN2163: How to build a universal I/O Kit kernel driver while avoiding common pitfalls.
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Darwin |
2006-11-10
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CD-ROM Driver Calls
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV22: Discusses public interface to Apple CD-ROM driver and supersedes information in AppleCD SC Developer's Guide.
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Darwin |
2000-08-14
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Daemons and Agents
(HTML)
TN2083: Describes the most common problems encountered with daemons and agents, and suggests detailed solutions.
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Darwin |
2007-11-05
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Driver Tuning on Panther or G5
(HTML)
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TN2090: Describes potential issues when using drivers in Panther or later, or on a Power Macintosh G5.
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Darwin |
2003-06-24
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Frequently Asked Questions about the X Window System (X11) for Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2165: Answers several FAQs about the Mac OS X implementation of X11
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Darwin |
2007-01-22
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GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
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Darwin |
2001-10-18
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Kernel Authorization
(HTML)
TN2127: Describes the kernel authorization (kauth) subsystem and its associated KPI.
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Darwin |
2007-01-16
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Kernel Core Dumps
(HTML)
TN2118: Explains how to gather and use remote kernel core dumps.
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Darwin |
2007-09-18
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Multipathing with FibreChannel on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2173: An explanation on how FibreChannel multipathing works on Mac OS X and how to design storage hardware to take advantage of it
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Darwin |
2007-03-23
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Pascal to C: PROCEDURE Parameters
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Deprecated - PT31: Nested procedures and PROCEDURE parameters in Pascal when converting them into C or C++.
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Darwin |
1990-02-01
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Porting Command Line Unix Tools to Mac OS X
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TN2071: A general guide for Unix developers porting software to Mac OS X.
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Darwin |
2003-09-03
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Secrets of the GPT
(HTML)
TN2166: Describes the new partition map format used by Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Darwin |
2006-11-06
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Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics
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TN2063: Addresses kernel panics: what they are and how to debug the code that caused the panic.
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Darwin |
2002-11-11
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Darwin |
2006-04-25
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Building Universal Binaries from "configure"-based Open Source Projects
(HTML)
TN2137: Describes some methods for building some existing "configure"-based Open Source packages as universal binaries.
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Enterprise IT |
2006-10-05
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Preparing Content for Safari 3 and WebKit
(HTML)
TN2177: Nonstandard techniques that may cause problems in WebKit.
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Enterprise IT |
2007-09-25
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Scripting Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
TN2106: Directions for providing a clean and consistent scripting interface for your application.
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Enterprise IT |
2004-03-01
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Enterprise IT |
2006-04-25
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Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
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Games |
2006-01-20
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Enabling multi-threaded execution of the OpenGL framework
(HTML)
TN2085: OpenGL on Intel-based Macintosh systems can use multi-threading to increase the performance of CPU-bound OpenGL-based applications.
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Games |
2006-11-07
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New HID Manager APIs for Mac OS X version 10.5
(HTML)
TN2187: Mac OS X version 10.5 introduces new APIs for the HID Manager.
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Games |
2007-12-18
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OpenGL Release Highlights - Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
(HTML)
TN2131: Contains a list of bugs along with a short description on a release-by-release basis
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Games |
2005-02-04
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SndPlayDoubleBuffer and Carbon
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TN1198: Discusses the removal SndPlayDoubleBuffer and other Sound Manager APIs from Carbon and how to replace them.
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Games |
2002-06-12
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Using the 3DMixer Audio Unit
(HTML)
TN2112: Discusses how to use Core Audio's 3DMixer version 2.0
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Games |
2004-06-14
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Coalesced Updates
(HTML)
TN2133: How to achieve the maxium frame rate in your Mac OS X application
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-01-20
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ColorSync on Mac OS X
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TN2035: Describes ColorSync, which is fundamentally integrated into Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-08-10
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Efficiently using Quartz Composer compositions with QuickTime
(HTML)
TN2145: Describes how to best use Quartz Composer compositions in a QuickTime environment.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-07-05
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Enabling multi-threaded execution of the OpenGL framework
(HTML)
TN2085: OpenGL on Intel-based Macintosh systems can use multi-threading to increase the performance of CPU-bound OpenGL-based applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-11-07
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Exporting Movies for iPod, Apple TV and iPhone
(HTML)
TN2188: Discusses the use of the iPod, Apple TV and iPhone QuickTime export components.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-07-19
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The Font Panel for Carbon API
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TN2058: The API to display and interact with the Font Panel from Carbon applications on Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-10-26
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Getting images in and out from Quartz Composer compositions
(HTML)
TN2143: Describes how to efficiently pass images into and out of Quartz Composer
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-10-04
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Image Color Management
(HTML)
TN2115: Learn how to properly support color management in your application.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-11-01
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Importing animated GIFs
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TN2018: Describes how to tell if a GIF file or dataref contains more than one frame.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2001-04-17
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The Mac OS X Font Manager
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TN2024: Information on installing and accessing fonts programatically.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2001-07-11
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Mac OS X QuickDraw Performance
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TN2051: Some of the trouble spots in the Mac OS X windowing system and how to avoid them.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2003-02-13
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Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-03-03
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New ColorSync 3.0 APIs
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TN1185: APIs application can use to take advantage of new features available in ColorSync 3.0.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2000-08-14
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Obtaining 16 Bits-Per-Color Data with CUPS Raster Printing
(HTML)
TN2149: Obtaining 16 Bits-Per-Color Data with CUPS Raster Printing
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-08-24
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OpenGL Performance Optimization : The Basics
(HTML)
TN2093: This document describes some of the concepts and techniques for optimizing performance in OpenGL applications;
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Graphics & Imaging |
2004-12-01
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OpenGL Release Highlights - Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
(HTML)
TN2131: Contains a list of bugs along with a short description on a release-by-release basis
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-02-04
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Understanding and Detecting OpenGL Functionality
(HTML)
TN2080: Discusses OpenGL API design, and how to access the full power of hardware and software renderers.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2003-12-29
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What's New With ColorSync 2.6
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TN1160: Details the changes in ColorSync 2.6.
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Graphics & Imaging |
1999-04-01
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ATA Device Software Guide Additions and Corrections
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TN1098: Notes Errors and additions to ATA Device Software Guide and ATA Manager 4.0.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1997-07-01
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ATA Interface Modules
(HTML)
TN1192: Describes how to write device drivers for ATA host bus controllers, ie. ATA Interface Module.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1999-12-01
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Boot Blocks
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Deprecated - DV03: Warns that Boot Block form and function will change and describes undocumented Boot Blocks features.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1987-03-01
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Building Universal I/O Kit Drivers
(HTML)
TN2163: How to build a universal I/O Kit kernel driver while avoiding common pitfalls.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-11-10
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CD-ROM Driver Calls
(HTML)
Deprecated - DV22: Discusses public interface to Apple CD-ROM driver and supersedes information in AppleCD SC Developer's Guide.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-08-14
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Dealing with PCI Expansion Chassis Problems
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TN1135: Discusses solutions for compatibility issues between PCI cards and attached expansion chassis.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-08-01
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Debugging Open Firmware Using Telnet
(HTML)
TN2004: Addresses debugging device's firmware using Ethernet and telnet protocol to a target machine running Open Firmware.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-10-16
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Detecting low printer ink levels
(HTML)
TN2144: How to detect printer supply levels using a low ink tool
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-06-29
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Digital CD Audio
(HTML)
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TN1187: Describes digital audio on the Macintosh.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-04-01
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FireWire for Mac OS 9: An Overview
(HTML)
TN2126: Overview of FireWire on Mac OS 9.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2004-09-17
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FireWire: DCL Programs Under Mac OS X
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TN2072: Describes the structure and creation of DCL programs under Mac OS X.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2003-06-21
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Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part I: The User Interface
(HTML)
TN1061: Describes the Open Firmware User Interface, Forth and the Open Firmware language used in Apple products.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1996-07-01
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Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part II: The Device Tree
(HTML)
TN1062: Describes the Open Firmware device tree.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1996-09-01
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Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part III: Understanding PCI Expansion ROM Choices for Mac OS
(HTML)
TN1044: Recommended contents for PCI expansion ROMs, including a table of standard devices, properties and methods.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2001-06-26
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High-Speed SDRAM Design Considerations
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TN1138: Illustrates certain issues with the design of high-speed SDRAM DIMM modules.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-08-01
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I/O Kit Power Controller
(HTML)
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TN2076: Describes code to include in a KEXT in order to register for power management events.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2003-06-20
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Multipathing with FibreChannel on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2173: An explanation on how FibreChannel multipathing works on Mac OS X and how to design storage hardware to take advantage of it
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-03-23
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New HID Manager APIs for Mac OS X version 10.5
(HTML)
TN2187: Mac OS X version 10.5 introduces new APIs for the HID Manager.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-12-18
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New Sound Input Driver Features
(HTML)
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Deprecated - TN1124: Describes the visible features and changes, in Mac OS 8.1, for PCI sound input drivers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-04-01
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Obtaining 16 Bits-Per-Color Data with CUPS Raster Printing
(HTML)
TN2149: Obtaining 16 Bits-Per-Color Data with CUPS Raster Printing
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-08-24
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Open Firmware Ethernet Debugging II: Telnet downloading
(HTML)
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TN2023: Describes a method of debugging a device's firmware using Ethernet to connect a host machine and target machine.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2001-10-30
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Open Transport STREAMS FAQ
(HTML)
Deprecated - TN1117: Decribes writing STREAMS modules and drivers for use with Open Transport.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1997-12-01
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Optimization Strategies for Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN1174: Achieving the best possible performance in your applications.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1999-09-01
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PCI Expansion ROMs and You
(HTML)
TN2000: Demonstrates how to read an expansion ROM on a PCI card in Open Firmware.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-08-01
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Power Management for Macintosh; getting started
(HTML)
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TN2075: Outlines available documentation and its location for power management on Mac OS X and OS 9.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2003-05-30
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Power Manager 2.0
(HTML)
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TN1190: Describes the Macintosh Power Manager 2.0.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-08-14
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PowerBook HD Upgrades and SCSI disk mode Compatibility
(HTML)
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TN1116: Describes potential drive upgrades and SCSI disk mode issues in PowerBook pre-G3 and pre-3400 models.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-02-01
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PowerPC G5 Performance Primer
(HTML)
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TN2087: Offers a high-level overview of how to maximize performance on G5 Macs.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2003-09-03
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Running files from a hard drive in Open Firmware
(HTML)
TN2001: Demonstrates editing, saving, and retrieving Open Firmware commands to a file on a Macintosh hard drive.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-09-22
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Secrets of the GPT
(HTML)
TN2166: Describes the new partition map format used by Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-11-06
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Thermal considerations for Mac Pro FB-DIMMs
(HTML)
TN2156: Design considerations and specifications for the AMB and Heat spreader for the Mac Pro
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-11-10
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Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics
(HTML)
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TN2063: Addresses kernel panics: what they are and how to debug the code that caused the panic.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2002-11-11
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-04-25
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Using AudioDeviceRead in Mac OS 10.4
(HTML)
TN2113: How to use AudioBufferLists with AudioDeviceRead in Tiger and beyond.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-11-29
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The Euro Currency Symbol
(HTML)
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TN1140: The available information about Mac OS and Mac Mac OS X Server support for the Euro currency symbol.
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Internationalization |
2000-01-01
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Glyph Access Protocol
(HTML)
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TN2079: How to support unencoded glyphs using the TSM, ATSUI and Cocoa.
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Internationalization |
2003-05-06
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How to use the ATSUI Low Level APIs to get glyph outlines
(HTML)
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TN2033: Covers the ATSUI low-level APIs.
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Internationalization |
2001-11-26
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Installable Keyboard Layouts
(HTML)
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TN2056: Explains how to define a Unicode keyboard via an XML text file.
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Internationalization |
2002-09-27
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Multilingual Text Engine Frequently Asked Questions
(HTML)
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TN2026: A list of frequently asked questions for the Multilingual Text Engine (MLTE).
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Internationalization |
2005-09-12
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