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Network Kernel Extensions Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.4 and later).
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Guides |
2009-03-02
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Getting a Packet Trace
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QA1176: Lists tools available for looking at the network packets on the wire.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-06-03
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Darwin Notification API Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Darwin API for interprocess notification.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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System Configuration Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the API for configuration of network resources, the reachability of target hosts, and connection to network services.
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Reference |
2008-04-08
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Bonjour Printer Subtype for HTTP
(HTML)
QA1555: Describes how printer vendors can register their bonjour service such that Safari can see them.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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CFProxySupportTool
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use the CFProxySupport APIs to decide whether a network connection should pass through a proxy.
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2007-10-29
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Descriptor Passing Problems
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QA1541: Describes how to work around common problems with descriptor passing.
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Technical Q&As |
2007-10-29
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System Configuration Reference Update
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(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the System Configuration framework.
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Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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CCL Modem Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Guides |
2007-06-28
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MoreSCF
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
High-level wrapper around System Configuration framework, making common operations easy.
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2007-06-07
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Open Directory Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
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Guides |
2007-01-08
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Network Kernel Extensions (legacy)
(HTML)
(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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Guides |
2006-10-03
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The state of mDNSResponder
(HTML)
QA1339: Explains how to obtain information regarding the internal state of mDNSResponder.
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Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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KPI Reference
(HTML)
Provides information on the NKE Sustainable API in Headerdoc format.
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Reference |
2006-07-17
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Apple Filing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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Open Directory Plug-in Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement dynamically loaded libraries that respond to Open Directory client requests in Carbon.
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Guides |
2006-05-23
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Open Directory Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for using Open Directory.
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Reference |
2006-05-23
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Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Guides |
2006-04-04
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System Configuration Programming Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use system configuration services for network configuration and management, including determining reachability and getting connected.
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Guides |
2006-02-07
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GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
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2005-10-27
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SocketCancel
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to safely cancel threads that are blocked within BSD sockets calls.
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2005-08-10
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SimpleDial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates management of dialup connections, such as PPP, using System Configuration framework network connection API.
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2005-07-26
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SimpleReach
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(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates network host reachability testing using the System Configuration framework asynchronous network reachability API.
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2005-07-26
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Mixing link-local IP addresses and routable IP addresses
(HTML)
QA1357: Explains how to enable communication between devices with link-local addresses and devices with routable addresses.
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Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
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DNSServiceMetaQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to discover Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Writing Open Directory Plug-ins
(HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
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Articles |
2004-09-13
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Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
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QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
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Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
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QA1302: Explains how to update a Bonjour TXT record while running on either Jaguar or Panther.
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Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Discovering all advertised Bonjour service types
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QA1337: Explains how to discover all Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Technical Q&As |
2004-06-01
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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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SimplePing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample provides simple API to programatically ping a remote host without admin privileges
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2003-10-27
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QISA
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of writing an Internet setup assistant for traditional Mac OS and Mac OS X.
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Sample Code |
2003-05-15
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GetMACAddressSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to retrieve the MAC address for each Ethernet interface from the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
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Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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