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68K Open Transport Code on Power Macintoshes
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW48: Explains why running Open Transport 68K code on a PowerPC may not always work.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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Aborting a OTConnect in Progress
(HTML)
Deprecated - NW29: Describes the proper way to abort OTConnect, and why after calling OTSndDisconnect you may receive "kOTOutStateErr".
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
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Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
( )
QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
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Carbon, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
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Accessing SQL Data in Apple Remote Desktop 2
(HTML)
Learn how to access the PostgreSQL database to help create custom applications.
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Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2005-02-21
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Advertising a Bonjour service on a specific set of networking interfaces.
(HTML)
QA1513: Explains how to register a Bonjour service only on a specific set of networking interfaces.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-12
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Allocate and Disk Full Error
(HTML)
()
FL12: Discusses a problem with AFP volumes displaying incorrect free space, and returning disk full errors.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
1999-07-21
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Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Apple Filing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide Version 3.2
(PDF)
Explains how to install and configure Apple Remote Desktop and use it to remotely control and manage client computers.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-12-04
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Apple Remote Desktop Focus on Task Server
(PDF)
Explains how to use Task Server to provide always-on, automated administration of client computers.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Are the Name Registry device tree nodes unique?
(HTML)
Deprecated - HW64: Discusses whether Name Registry nodes copied from the Open Firmware device tree are unique.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-10-11
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AutoUpdater
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample demonstrates Cocoa networking using the NSURL loading classes, NSURLConnection and NSURLDownload.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Availability of Quartz Composer Patches in Web Kit
(HTML)
QA1505: Details which Quartz Composer patches are available in Web Kit
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Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2007-03-05
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Bonjour and wake from sleep
(HTML)
QA1290: Explains why applications that use Bonjour should stay registered and continue browsing on sleep.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
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Bonjour enforces the service type format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1198: Explains why registering a Bonjour service might fail on Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
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Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Bonjour Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's zero-configuration networking architecture in Cocoa applications.
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Bonjour |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1312: Provides a list of common Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Bonjour TXT record rate limiting in Panther
(HTML)
QA1293: Explains how mDNSResponder implements TXT record rate limiting in Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
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BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-06-12
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Calling CloseOpenTransport When Writing an App
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW36: Identifies a bug in Open Transport 1.1 which means your application must CloseOpenTransport before quitting.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-07-03
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CBGroupIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for operating on user identities.
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Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to create and operate on identities.
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Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBIdentityAuthority Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manipulate identity authority databases.
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Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBIdentityPicker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that manages the identity picker.
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Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBUserIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for operating on user identities.
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Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CCL Modem Scripting Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-06-28
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CCL Modem Scripting Release Notes
(HTML)
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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Hardware & Drivers |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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CFFTPSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example showing how to use CFFTPStream to download and upload files.
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Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-10-13
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CFFTPStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for communicating with FTP servers.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-11
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CFHost Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for acquiring host information.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-11
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CFHostSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the CFHost API to do DNS hostname lookups and to determine host reachability.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2004-04-20
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CFHTTPAuthentication Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for applying authentication credentials to HTTP messages.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-15
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CFHTTPMessage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating, sending, receiving and manipulating HTTP messages.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-11
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CFHTTPStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for working with HTTP connections.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-08
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CFNetDiagnostics Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for diagnosing and fixing network related problems.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-11
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CFNetServices Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for implementing Bonjour functionality in an application.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-08
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CFNetwork Error Codes Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes error codes used by the CFNetwork API.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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CFNetwork Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
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General, Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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CFNetwork Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
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Core Foundation, General, Security |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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CFNetwork Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C APIs for performing a variety network tasks.
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Carbon, General |
Reference |
2008-07-15
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CFNetworkHTTPDownload
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to download a URL using CFNetworking.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-01-18
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CFProxySupport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the CFProxySupport API, which provides functions for managing network proxy information.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-07
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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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Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2007-10-29
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CFStream Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for creating streams.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2007-05-03
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CFStream Socket Additions
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for using streams with sockets.
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Core Foundation |
Reference |
2008-07-08
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Changing the TCP Window Size
(HTML)
NW47: Describes how to change the TCP window size in Open Transport.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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The "chosen" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW88: Describes how to find the "chosen" node in the Open firmware device tree.
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Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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Clearing mDNSResponder's cached records
(HTML)
QA1310: Clearing the Bonjour service cache (mDNSResponder's cached records) for testing purposes.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-11
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Closing the Connection: OpenTransport
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW20: Describes an orderly disconnect situation in Open Transport between two nodes.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-03-04
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CocoaHTTPServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Cocoa example showing how to write a very basic HTTP service.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Code Signing Release Notes
(HTML)
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Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Collaboration Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for monitoring and editing identities.
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Cocoa, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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Collaboration Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Collaboration framework.
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Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
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Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-01-17
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Core Services Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for many fundamental operating system services.
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General |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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Core Services Identity Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C API for creating, maintaining and finding users and groups.
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Core Foundation, Security |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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Creating Secure Transactions on Mac OS X Server with SSL
(HTML)
Learn how to provide a layer of public-key encryption over any TCP connection.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Articles |
2004-01-12
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CryptNoMore
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to authenticate a user using Open Directory (Directory Services).
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Security |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
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Darwin Notification API Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Darwin API for interprocess notification.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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Deploying Mac OS X Computers for K-12 Education
(PDF)
Explains how to configure and deploy Mac OS X Server and Mac OS X computers for K-12 education.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Descriptor Passing Problems
(HTML)
QA1541: Describes how to work around common problems with descriptor passing.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-29
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Determining if a Drive is a Network Volume
(HTML)
()
NW09: Shows how to determine if a volume is mounted over the network.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1998-06-01
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Difference between using Restart or Shut Down in the Finder's Special menu in Open Firmware
(HTML)
()
HW47: Explains the differences between using Restart or Shut Down on Open Firmware
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
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Directory Service Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Directory Service Framework.
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General, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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Directory Service Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Directory Service framework.
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Mac OS X Server |
Release Notes |
2007-05-02
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Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes updates, changes, and workarounds for Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5
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Mac OS X Server |
Release Notes |
2007-06-08
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Discovering all advertised Bonjour service types
(HTML)
QA1337: Explains how to discover all Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-01
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Distributed Objects Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how Objective-C objects in different threads or different processes communicate.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2007-06-06
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DNS Service Discovery C Reference
(HTML)
Describes the DNS Service Discovery API for implementing Bonjour in an application.
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Bonjour, General |
Reference |
2008-04-23
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DNS Service Discovery Java Reference
(HTML)
Describes DNS Service Discovery API features of ZeroConf networking for Java on Mac OS X in Javadoc format.
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Bonjour |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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DNS Service Discovery Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DNS Service Discovery in your application.
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Bonjour |
Guides |
2005-11-09
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DNSServiceDiscovery Mach-Based API
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated.
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Bonjour |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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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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Bonjour, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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DockBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
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Bonjour |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
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Don't forget to cancel your Bonjour resolve
(HTML)
QA1297: Explains why it's important to cancel a Bonjour resolve operation.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2007-08-30
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Downloading through a proxy server in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1296: Explains when downloading through a proxy server will work, and when it will fail.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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Duplicate Bonjour services while browsing
(HTML)
QA1333: Explains how to work with multiple network interfaces when browsing for Bonjour services.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-06
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Embedding Bonjour in Windows Applications
(HTML)
TN2210: Details the proper steps necessary for a Windows Developer to include Bonjour for Windows in their application.
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Bonjour |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-17
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enetlognke
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Interface filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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Error -3168 (kOTStateChangeErr) and Handoff Endpoints
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW22: Explains why a kOTStateChangeErr -3168 occurs when there is a handoff endpoint involved.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-04-08
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Extending and Troubleshooting Directory Services
(HTML)
Explains how to extend Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 and how to troubleshoot problems.
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Mac OS X Server |
Release Notes |
2009-02-04
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fBroadCastAddr Always Zero
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - NW58: Explains why the fBroadcastAddr field may be zero after a call to OTInetGetInterfaceInfo and includes the workaround.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-03-08
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Generating a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
(HTML)
()
QA1264: Explains how to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) on modern Macintosh systems.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-13
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GetHWEthernetAddr
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to obtain the hardware Ethernet address of a machine.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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GetSetOptions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of uses of Open Transport's option management routines.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Getting a Packet Trace
(HTML)
()
QA1176: Lists tools available for looking at the network packets on the wire.
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AirPort/802.11, Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Printing, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2008-06-03
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Getting the User and Computer Name
(HTML)
QA1078: Describes how to get the user and computer name on Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-30
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GridCalendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a custom job submission UI to the GridSample project.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Handing Off TCP Connections to a Different Port
(HTML)
()
NW25: Explains that a passive TCP connection cannot hand off the connection to a different port address.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-05-14
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How to use URL Access with proxy servers
(HTML)
Deprecated - QA1074: Explains how to use URL Access with proxy servers.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-02
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Identity Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how identities work and how to use them in applications.
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Core Foundation, Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Identity Services Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the APIs for using identities and the Identity Picker.
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Cocoa, Core Foundation, Security |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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IdentitySample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
IdentitySample builds a utility which demonstrates how to use the CoreServices Identity API to manage system-wide identities
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Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-07-27
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ImageClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetwork for synchronous and asynchronous operations, network diagnostics, proxy navigation, and authentication.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Installing an I/O Kit KEXT Without Rebooting
(HTML)
QA1319: Describes the state of the art of installing I/O Kit kernel extensions (KEXTs) without requiring a restart.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-28
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