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Low-Level File Management Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the low-level ways Cocoa applications can interact with files.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-03-05
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LSMSmartCategorizer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the Latent Semantic Mapping (LSM) framework by automatically categorize RSS feeds.
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Cocoa, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2007-05-09
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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 |
Guides |
2007-04-04
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Mac mini Developer Note
(HTML)
(PDF)
Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the Mac mini introduced January 2005.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2005-04-05
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Mac OS X 10.2
(HTML)
TN2053: Describes software development-related changes provided in system software update Mac OS X 10.2.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2002-09-04
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Mac OS X 10.3 Navigation Services Changes
(HTML)
( )
TN2105: Explains Navigation Services changes in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
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Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2004-01-30
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2005-11-09
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Mac OS X ABI Function Call Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the function-calling conventions used in the architectures supported by Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2009-02-04
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Mac OS X and root access
(HTML)
QA1013: Describes how to enable root access in Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Security |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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Mac OS X Assembler Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the syntax, directives, and specific options required for the Mac OS X assembler.
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Tools |
Reference |
2009-01-07
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Mac OS X Code Signing In Depth
(HTML)
TN2206: Intermediate to expert level overview of code signing that details specific options and gotchas
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-06
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Mac OS X Debugging Magic
(HTML)
TN2124: Collection of Mac OS X debugging hints and tips.
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Tools |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-10
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The Mac OS X Font Manager
(HTML)
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TN2024: Information on installing and accessing fonts programatically.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2001-07-11
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Mac OS X Man Pages
(HTML)
HTML versions of the Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, and CHUD man pages.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Open Source, Tools |
Reference |
2008-04-29
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Mac OS X Notification Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Darwin, Mac OS X |
Guides |
2007-05-15
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Printing |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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Mac OS X QuickDraw Performance
(HTML)
()
TN2051: Some of the trouble spots in the Mac OS X windowing system and how to avoid them.
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Carbon, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2003-02-13
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Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Administration
(PDF)
Covers planning, installation, setup, and general server administration for advanced configurations.
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Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Administrator Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Document that describes a variety of server administrator advanced operations.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source |
Guides |
2007-05-23
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Mac OS X Server Collaboration Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Weblog, iChat, and other services that facilitate interactions among users.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security, Storage |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Mac OS X Server Failover Messaging Architecture Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes new failover procedures for AFP, NFS, and SMB in Mac OS X v10.4.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server File Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Getting Started
(PDF)
Explains how to install Mac OS X Server and set it up for the first time.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Getting Started Supplement
(PDF)
Provides an overview of Mac OS X Server features, a worksheet for installation and setup, and a setup example.
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Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Mac OS X Server Glossary
(PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
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Mac OS X Server, Storage |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server High Availability Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage IP failover, link aggregation, and load balancing to ensure high availability of services.
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Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
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Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration
(PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
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Apple Applications, Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Installation & Setup Worksheet
(PDF)
Covers installation and setup of a standard configuration or workgroup configuration of Leopard Server.
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Enterprise IT, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Migrating From Windows NT
(PDF)
Explains how to move accounts, shared folders, and services from Windows NT servers to Mac OS X Server.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
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Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Workflow Tutorial
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and customize Podcast Producer workflows.
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Enterprise IT, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Print Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to host shared printers and manage their associated queues and print jobs.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server QuickTime Streaming Server Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage QuickTime streaming services.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, QuickTime |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Enterprise IT, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking, Open Source, Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
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Mac OS X Server, Networking, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Upgrading and Migrating
(PDF)
Explains how to use data and service settings from an earlier version of Mac OS X Server or Windows NT.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Server User Management
(PDF)
Explains how to manage users, groups, and computer lists, and how to set up managed preferences for Mac OS X clients.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
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Internet & Web, Java, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Windows Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage services including PDC, BDC, file, and print for Windows computer users.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server Xgrid Administration and High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage computational clusters of Xserve systems and Mac computers.
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Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Technology Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces Mac OS X and its technologies.
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Cocoa, Mac OS X, User Experience |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X v10.1
(HTML)
TN2029: Updated list of APIs for Mac OS X 10.1.
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Tools |
Technical Notes |
2001-10-15
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Mac OS X: v10.1.1 - v10.1.3
(HTML)
TN2043: Describes changes provided by system software updates 10.1.1 through 10.1.3.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Performance |
Technical Notes |
2002-03-06
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Mac OS X: versions 10.0.1 through 10.0.4
(HTML)
()
TN2025: List of API differences betweem 10.0.1 trough 10.0.4
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Tools |
Technical Notes |
2001-07-26
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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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
2007-04-05
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MacBook Air Developer Note
(HTML)
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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
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 |
Guides |
2007-04-04
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MACE Restrictions
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND16: MACE algorithms only support the compression of 8-bit offset binary sound.
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Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1999-06-08
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Mach Absolute Time Units
(HTML)
QA1398: Describes how to convert Mach absolute time units to real time, and vice versa.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-06
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Mach-O Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the use of the Mac OS X runtime architecture, including program types, loading and executing code, and using libraries and plug-ins.
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Tools |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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MachPortDump
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Dumps out the Mach port name space of a process; useful when debugging port right leaks.
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Darwin, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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Mail Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to customize Mail features.
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Apple Applications, User Experience |
Guides |
2007-05-22
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MakeEffectMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creating a movie with an effects track allowing the user to specify the effect using the standard effects dialog.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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makeeffectslideshow
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a slide show movie using effects to switch from one video track to the next.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
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makeeffectslideshow.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Creates a slide show movie using effects to switch from one video track to the next.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-02-25
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MakeiPhoneRefMovie
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to generate QuickTime Reference Movies for iPhone.
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Apple Applications, Internet & Web, QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2007-08-03
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Making Input Gain Setting Changes
(HTML)
()
Deprecated - SND01: Changing the input gain setting on older Power Macs before recording.
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Audio, Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
1996-06-01
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Making sense of IOKit error codes
(HTML)
()
QA1075: Explains how to interpret I/O Kit error codes.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
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Making the most of Cocoa bindings in Quartz Composer
(HTML)
TN2146: Describes how to best use Cocoa bindings with Quartz Composer.
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Apple Applications, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging |
Technical Notes |
2006-03-03
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Making the Most of the ADC Reference Library
(HTML)
Introduces the ADC Reference Library, its organization, and tools for navigating to the content you need.
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Mac OS X |
Articles |
2007-06-26
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Malloc Debug Environment Variables Release Notes
(HTML)
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Tools |
Release Notes |
2005-04-29
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ManagedObjectDataFormatter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Data Formatter for Xcode 2.0 and 2.1 that displays NSManagedObject * variables.
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Cocoa, Core Foundation, Tools |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Managing custom drawing code in a compositing world
(HTML)
QA1162: Explains why any custom drawing code must be handled by the kEventControlDraw handler of a custom HIView
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-14
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Managing Fonts: QuickDraw
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to use the deprecated QuickDraw-based font-management API replaced by Core Text or ATS.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Managing QTCompressionOptions - An overview of the QTCompressionOptionsWindow sample
(HTML)
TN2219: Introductory overview of the QTCompressionOptionsWindow sample demonstrating one way to manage QTCompressionOptions objects.
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Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
2008-03-11
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MapLargeFile
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows a technique for mapping files greater than 4GB into memory for faster access.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Performance |
Sample Code |
2003-11-19
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Mass Storage Device Driver Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Background and task information about developing kernel-resident drivers for mass storage devices.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2007-04-03
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MassiveImage
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use a CGDataProvider to save a very large image with Image IO
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Carbon, Cocoa, Games, Graphics & Imaging, Performance |
Sample Code |
2007-09-27
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Matching Fonts With Font Sync
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information about comparing and identifying fonts based upon their content.
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Graphics & Imaging |
Guides |
2003-02-12
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Mathematical and Logical Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for mathematical and logical data manipulation.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-11-09
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Matrix Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Cocoa matrices.
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Cocoa, User Experience |
Guides |
2006-11-07
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Maximizing Mac OS X Application Performance
(HTML)
Learn how to achieve better performance on Mac OS X.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Graphics & Imaging, Performance, Tools |
Articles |
2003-06-23
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Maximizing Your Media: A Brief Guide To the Latest and Greatest QuickTime Media Types
(HTML)
()
TN1087: Documents Quicktime methodolgies to ensure applications see any media types available.
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QuickTime |
Technical Notes |
1996-12-01
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Maximum Memory for the "Firewire" PowerBook
(HTML)
Deprecated - HW83: Discrepancies between PowerBook Developer Note and TIL articles 14870 and 58582, regarding maximum memory configurations.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2000-03-13
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MCComponent
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A sample QuickTime component skeleton.
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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MCSetClip and Clipping with the Movie Controller
(HTML)
QTMTB18: Tells why the movie controller ignores the clip set by SetMovieDisplayClipRgn and shows a correct clipping technique.
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QuickTime |
Technical Q&As |
1995-05-01
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MDImporter Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the plug-in architecture and callbacks required by a document metadata importer.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-04-29
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mdiplayer.win
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to display QuickTime movies using the MDI (multiple document interface).
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QuickTime |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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MDItem Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the metadata attributes for a file.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-06-28
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MDLineage Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for tracking versions of a file.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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MDQuery Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata query.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-06-04
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MDSchema Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a metadata schema.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-04-29
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Media Types and Media Handlers Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for QuickTime media handlers.
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QuickTime |
Reference |
2006-11-10
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Memory Allocation Recommendations on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2130: Recommends the best ways to allocate memory on Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
Technical Notes |
2005-07-12
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Cocoa
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Cocoa.
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Cocoa |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Memory Management Programming Guide for Core Foundation
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to allocate and deallocate objects in Core Foundation.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Memory Management Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for accessing global variables and managing the operating-system queue.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2006-07-12
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