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Creating Printing Presets for iPhoto
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Rules for creating and installing printer-specific collections of settings. Includes a sample file.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-07-07
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Drawing Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the speed of drawing code.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-04-04
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DVD Playback Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DVD Playback Services to add DVD-Video playback features to applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-03-08
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Extending Printing Dialogs
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guide to developing printing dialog extensions, including basic concepts and a documented Carbon-based sample project.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-10-03
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Font Handling
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the Cocoa font management system and how users select fonts.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-02-08
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Handling Unicode Text Editing With MLTE
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's multilingual text engine.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-10-15
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Image I/O Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to read and write image data using the Image I/O framework.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-07-02
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Image Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support browsing, viewing, editing, and processing images.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-06-09
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Image Unit Tutorial
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write image processing kernels and package them for distribution.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2009-05-06
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Image Views
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa image views.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2002-11-12
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iSight Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple iSight video camera and its enhancements.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2004-10-05
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Mac OS X Printing System Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Apple's printing architecture. Includes a road map for developing software.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-02-07
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Matching Fonts With Font Sync
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(PDF)
Conceptual information about comparing and identifying fonts based upon their content.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2003-02-12
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OpenGL Driver Monitor User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to view the properties supported by the OpenGL drivers available on the system.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-02-08
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OpenGL Extensions Guide
(HTML)
Information about OpenGL functionality supported in Mac OS X.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2003-09-10
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OpenGL Profiler User Guide
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Explains how to assess the efficiency of an OpenGL application.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-02-08
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OpenGL Programming Guide for Mac OS X
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Explains how to use the Apple implementation of OpenGL to create 3D graphics for Cocoa and Carbon applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-06-09
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OpenGL Shader Builder User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use OpenGL Shader Builder to develop and test GPU programs.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-06-23
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PDF Kit Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces basic PDF concepts and describes how to use PDF Kit to display PDF documents in your application.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-12-11
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Performance Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the factors that determine performance.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-10-03
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Printing Programming Topics for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Cocoa applications.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-06-28
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Providing PDF Workflow Options in the Print Dialog
(HTML)
(PDF)
Installation information and examples, including the use of Automator workflows.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-10-31
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Quartz 2D Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Quartz 2D. Includes illustrations and sample code.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-12-11
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Quartz Composer Custom Patch Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Describes how to create custom patches for distribution.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-12-11
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Quartz Composer Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to used the framework to load, play, and control compositions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-10-15
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Quartz Composer User Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the Quartz Composer development tool to create motion graphics compositions.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-07-17
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Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in JavaScript Reference
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Describes the API for manipulating Quartz Composer compositions in webpages and Dashboard widgets via the Quartz Composer WebKit Plug-in.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2009-01-06
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Quartz Display Services Programming Topics
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Shows how to configure and control display hardware using Quartz Display Services.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-06-28
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Quartz Programming Guide for QuickDraw Developers
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Provides strategies to help Carbon programmers replace QuickDraw code with Quartz.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-09-05
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QuickTime Compression and Decompression Guide
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Describes the QuickTime data compression and decompression technologies.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2006-01-10
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QuickTime Movie Creation Guide
(HTML)
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Describes some of the different ways your application can create a new QuickTime movie.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-01-08
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QuickTime Movie Playback Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Describes how to open and play QuickTime movies using the Carbon and QuickTime API.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-08-11
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QuickTime Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the main concepts and services of QuickTime.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-08-11
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Resolution Independence Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes resolution independence and how to start updating applications to support high-resolution monitors.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2007-05-04
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Supporting Printing in Your Carbon Application
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to support printing in Carbon applications. Includes creating PDFs and porting from Mac OS 9.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2004-08-31
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Using PostScript Printer Description Files
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information for printer vendors. Includes installing files, PPD/PDE binding, and grouping features.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2005-07-07
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vImage Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the C programming interface for high-speed vector image processing.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2008-10-15
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12-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 12-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in January 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-02-04
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15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-03-04
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15-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in November 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-12-14
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15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-06-11
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15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-03
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15-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-03
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15-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 15-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in October 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-10-27
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17-inch iMac for Education Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch iMac for Education computer introduced in July 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-11-07
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17-Inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-03-04
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17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in November 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-12-14
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17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in June 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-06-11
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17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in October 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-04
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17-inch MacBook Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch MacBook Pro computer introduced in April 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-03
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17-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 17-inch PowerBook G4 introduced in October 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-10-19
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Accessing Hardware From Applications
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tips and guidelines for developing applications that communicate with or control devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-02-08
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AirPort Developer Note
(HTML)
Describes Apple's implementation of 802.11 wireless LAN standards on Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-04-28
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All Hardware Products
(HTML)
A list of links to all Apple hardware developer notes.
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Hardware & Drivers |
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Apple Xserve Diagnostics User's Guide
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New document that explains how to use Apple Xserve Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-12-04
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Audio Developer Note
(HTML)
Describes the analog and digital audio capabilities of Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-04-28
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Audio Device Driver Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to develop kernel-resident drivers for audio devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2009-03-04
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Bluetooth Developer Note
(HTML)
Provides an overview of Bluetooth technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-04-28
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Bluetooth Device Access Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications that access Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-12-11
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CCL Modem Scripting Guide
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(PDF)
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-06-28
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
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Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-11-19
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Coding in the Kernel
(HTML)
Considerations and caveats about programming in the kernel.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-11-09
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Device File Access Guide for Serial Devices
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Guidelines for using I/O Kit and POSIX functions to develop applications that communicate with serial devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-12-06
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Device File Access Guide for Storage Devices
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Guidelines for using I/O Kit and POSIX functions to develop applications that communicate with storage devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-03-06
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eMac Developer Note
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Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the eMac computer introduced in May 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-05-03
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Ethernet Developer Note
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Provides an overview of Ethernet technology and describes its implementation in Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-04-28
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FireWire Developer Note
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Provides an overview of FireWire (IEEE 1394) and describes support for it on Mac computers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-04-28
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FireWire Device Interface Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications to communicate with or control FireWire devices and units.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-02-08
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Hardware Developer Note Terms and Abbreviations
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Lists common terms and abbreviations used in Apple's Hardware Developer Notes.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-08-08
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HBA Device Driver Programming Guide
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Describes how to develop a high-performance, kernel-resident driver for an HBA device.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-05-23
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HID Class Device Interface Guide
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(PDF)
Explains how to develop applications to communicate with or control HID class devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2009-05-06
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I/O Kit Device Driver Design Guidelines
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Design guidelines and tips for developing, debugging, and deploying kernel-resident device drivers, including user clients.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-03-06
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I/O Kit Fundamentals
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(PDF)
The basics of developing device drivers. Includes descriptions of I/O Kit families.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-17
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iBook Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iBook G4 computer introduced in July 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-07-26
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iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in April 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-04-28
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iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers introduced in August 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-08-07
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iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers with SuperDrive introduced September 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-03
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iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac computer introduced in January 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-04
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iMac Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of iMac computers with Combo drive introduced September 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-09-07
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iMac G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac G5 computer introduced in October 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-04-07
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iMac G5 Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the iMac G5 introduced in May 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-05-03
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Image Capture Applications Programming Guide
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(PDF)
Describes the interaction between applications programs and image capture devices such as cameras and scanners.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-16
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iSight Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple iSight video camera and its enhancements.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2004-10-05
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Kernel Programming Guide
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Essential information for programming in the Mac OS X kernel. Includes a high-level overview.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-11-07
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Mac mini Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini computer introduced in February 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-04
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Mac mini Developer Note
(HTML)
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Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini introduced January 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2005-04-05
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
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Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-06-09
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Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in January 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-01-09
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Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computer introduced in August 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-03
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Mac Pro Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac Pro computers introduced in April 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-05
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MacBook Air Developer Note
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New document specifies internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook Air computer introduced in January 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-01-18
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in February 2008.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-03-04
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-11-10
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in May 2007.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-05-17
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in May 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-04
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MacBook Developer Note
(HTML)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the MacBook computer introduced in November 2006.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-04
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Mass Storage Device Driver Programming Guide
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Background and task information about developing kernel-resident drivers for mass storage devices.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2007-04-03
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Memory Usage Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
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Guidelines for improving the performance of memory-related code.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-06-28
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Network Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Background and task information about developing network drivers for Mac OS X.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2008-03-11
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Network Kernel Extensions (legacy)
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(PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.3 and earlier).
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Hardware & Drivers |
2006-10-03
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