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Mac OS X ABI Mach-O File Format Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data structures that make up the Mach-O file format.
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2009-02-04
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Component Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an interface for using shared code resources.
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2006-07-17
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Pascal String Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for manipulating Pascal strings in Carbon applications.
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2006-07-12
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CheckExecutableArchitecture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Determine whether a particular Mach-O executable contains a version suitable for executing on a given processor architecture.
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2006-02-07
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Mac OS X ABI Dynamic Loader Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the functions used to access Mach-O files.
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2005-11-09
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CocoaInCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using Cocoa GUI code in a Carbon application.
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2005-10-04
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MemoryBasedBundle
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to execute Mach-O code from memory, much like GetMemFragment in CFM.
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2005-08-10
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SpellingChecker-CocoaCarbon
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to call NSSpellChecker cocoa routines from a Carbon application.
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2005-08-10
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Code Fragment Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for loading and preparing PEF binaries.
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Reference |
2005-07-07
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SDKExample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to weak-link against the Carbon framework in various SDKs to adopt new OS features in a single executable.
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2005-06-06
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Plug-ins
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use the plug-in architecture provided by Core Foundation.
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Guides |
2005-03-03
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Storing file references in CFPreferences
(HTML)
QA1350: Storing file references in CFPreferences
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Technical Q&As |
2005-02-23
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SpellingChecker CarbonCocoa Bundled
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to load and call a Cocoa bundle from a Carbon CFM or Mach-O application
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2004-08-17
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Environment Variables
(HTML)
QA1255: Describes how a process gets its environment variables.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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MoreIsBetter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Library providing indispensable wrapers and workarounds for many areas of Mac OS programming.
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2003-10-27
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Tuning for G5: A Practical Guide
(HTML)
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TN2086: Explains how to get started tuning your application for the new Macintosh G5 architecture.
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Technical Notes |
2003-10-01
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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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Technical Notes |
2003-09-03
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Version Territory
(HTML)
()
TN1132: Clarifies the format of data in the NumVersion structure used in a version ( 'vers') resource.
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Technical Notes |
2003-08-25
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Non Mac OS X Bundled data-fork based Resources
(HTML)
()
QA1098: Mac OS X Bundled data-fork based Resources
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Technical Q&As |
2003-08-20
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BasicPlugIn
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the CFPlugin to locate, load, execute plugin. Derived from the SillyBalls sample.
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2003-07-28
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CallMachOFramework
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows two ways of calling a Mach-O framework from a CFM application on Mac OS X.
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2003-07-17
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CFM_MachO_CFM
(HTML)
(DMG)
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CFM application calls Mach-O routine, passing in a fixed up CFM function pointer as a callback parameter.
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2003-07-17
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Mixed Mode Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface that supports PowerPC computers running 680x0 code.
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Reference |
2003-04-01
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Ensuring Backwards Binary Compatibility - Weak Linking and Availability Macros on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2064: Ensuring that Mach-O applications built using today's Mac OS X runs on previous versions of the OS.
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Technical Notes |
2003-02-18
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Fragment Tool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates manipulation of code fragments; combining and separating; viewing and editing information associated with each.
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2003-01-30
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LocalServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Sample demonstrates how a Classic process can communicate with a Mac OS X process using IP networking protocols.
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2003-01-30
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SpellingChecker-CarbonCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements procedural C wrapper around the Cocoa NSSpellChecker, exports it as a Mach-O bundle called "SpellCheck.bundle"
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2003-01-14
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Resource forks in Mach-O binaries
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QA1175: Advises against using resource forks in Mach-O binaries.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-08-07
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The 'plst' Resource
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()
TN2013: Describes the 'plst' resource for Carbon-based applications.
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Technical Notes |
2002-02-07
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Static linking of user binaries on Mac OS X
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QA1118: Explains why static linking of user binaries is not supported on Mac OS X, and possible workarounds.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
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Setting environment variables for user processes
(HTML)
QA1067: Tells how to set environment variables for user processes.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-10-25
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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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Technical Notes |
2001-08-08
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How do I use kMPCreateTaskSuspendedMask with MPCreateTask?
(HTML)
QA1055: Describes how to start a task that has been suspended with the ability to resume it later.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-07-02
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Browser Plugins in Mac OS X
(HTML)
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TN2020: Describes the format of web browser plugins for Mac OS X.
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Technical Notes |
2001-05-31
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Targeting DebuggingCarbonLib asserts
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1033: Describes how to focus DebuggingCarbonLib asserts to a single application.
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Technical Q&As |
2001-05-04
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Locating Application Support Files under Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
TN2015: Describes different methods for an application to determine its location.
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Technical Notes |
2001-03-27
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Detecting Classic and Carbon X Environments
(HTML)
()
OV03: Describes how to find out if your application is running in the Classic environment in Mac OS X.
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Technical Q&As |
2000-10-16
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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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Technical Notes |
2000-10-05
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Detecting specific ROM-in-RAM Mac
(HTML)
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Deprecated - HW49: Identifying a Mac by name ("iMac"), and better alternatives for determining specific features ("has Firewire").
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Technical Q&As |
1999-10-05
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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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Technical Notes |
1998-05-01
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Virtual Memory Application Compatibility
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Deprecated - TN1094: Provides an introduction to how virtual memory works under Traditional Mac OS.
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Technical Notes |
1998-04-01
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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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Technical Notes |
1998-02-01
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OTScheduleDeferredTask When Task Running
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NW52: Describes what happens when you use OTScheduleDefferedTask to schedule a task that is running.
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Technical Q&As |
1997-10-13
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Weak-Linking to a Code Fragment Manager-based Shared Library
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TN1083: Describes weak-linking to CFM shared libraries.
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Technical Notes |
1996-11-01
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