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Network Kernel Extensions Programming Guide
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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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2009-03-02
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Kernel Core Dumps
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TN2118: Explains how to gather and use remote kernel core dumps.
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Technical Notes |
2008-11-12
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Generating a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
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QA1264: Explains how to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) on modern Macintosh systems.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
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IODeviceTree and the I/O Registry
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QA1120: Describes the IODeviceTree plane in the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
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Technical Q&As |
2008-09-18
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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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Network Device Driver Programming Guide
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Background and task information about developing network drivers for Mac OS X.
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2008-03-11
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CCL Modem Scripting Release Notes
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Explains changes to modem CCLs for Mac OS X v10.5 and what to do to change existing and supersede older scripts.
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Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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CCL Modem Scripting Guide
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Guides |
2007-06-28
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tcplognke
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(DMG)
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Demonstrates a TCP socket filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger
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2006-11-27
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Network Kernel Extensions (legacy)
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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
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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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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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The "packages" node in the device tree
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HW90: Describes the "packages" node in the Open Firmware device tree.
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Technical Q&As |
2006-02-22
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enetlognke
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Interface filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger.
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2005-08-10
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Mixing link-local IP addresses and routable IP addresses
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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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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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Installing an I/O Kit KEXT Without Rebooting
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QA1319: Describes the state of the art of installing I/O Kit kernel extensions (KEXTs) without requiring a restart.
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Technical Q&As |
2003-10-28
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BSDLLCTest
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Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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2003-06-12
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GetHWEthernetAddr
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(DMG)
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Deprecated - Shows how to obtain the hardware Ethernet address of a machine.
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2003-01-14
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GetSetOptions
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Demonstrates a variety of uses of Open Transport's option management routines.
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2003-01-14
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ListMania
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(DMG)
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Demonstrates a variety of techniques for using Open Transport's list utility routines.
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2003-01-14
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NoCopyReceives
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Demonstrates using no-copy receives under Open Transport.
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2003-01-14
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Power Management; Policy Maker vs. Power Controller
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QA1121: Describes the differences between a Power Management Policy Maker and a Power Management Power Controller.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
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IOKit Framework Headers
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QA1107: Describes the differences between the headers in IOKit.framework and the I/O Kit headers in Kernel.framework.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-01-15
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The "chosen" node in the device tree
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HW88: Describes how to find the "chosen" node in the Open firmware device tree.
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Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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When to use PCMCIA, PC Card, and CardBus
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HW77: Explains the differences between PCMCIA, PC Card, and CardBus.
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Technical Q&As |
1999-11-15
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Are the Name Registry device tree nodes unique?
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Deprecated - HW64: Discusses whether Name Registry nodes copied from the Open Firmware device tree are unique.
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Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
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TCP/IP Option Sizes
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NW62: Enumerates the TCP/IP options and their sizes for Open Transport.
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Technical Q&As |
1999-04-26
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Difference between using Restart or Shut Down in the Finder's Special menu in Open Firmware
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HW47: Explains the differences between using Restart or Shut Down on Open Firmware
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Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
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What are snag keys in Open Firmware?
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HW35: Explains Open Firmware snag keys, including examples of their function.
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Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
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Open Transport STREAMS FAQ
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Deprecated - TN1117: Decribes writing STREAMS modules and drivers for use with Open Transport.
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Technical Notes |
1997-12-01
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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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Changing the TCP Window Size
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NW47: Describes how to change the TCP window size in Open Transport.
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Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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T_DATA_REQ vs M_DATA TPI Message Blocks
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NW42: Explains why OT passes data to a TPI module using M_DATA message blocks instead of M_PROTO+T_DATA_REQ.
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Technical Q&As |
1996-10-25
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