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Secrets of the GPT
(HTML)
TN2166: Describes the new partition map format used by Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2006-11-06
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Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2008-05-23
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Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Security Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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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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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2001-10-25
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Signals and Threads
(HTML)
( )
QA1184: Describes how threads and signals interact.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-08-27
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SimpleDataQueue
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Implements an IODataQueue inside an I/O Kit KEXT which passes events and data to user space.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
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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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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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SimpleReach
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates network host reachability testing using the System Configuration framework asynchronous network reachability API.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
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SimpleUserClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a user client for an I/O Kit kernel driver.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-08-27
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Sleep vs. Doze on Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1309: Discusses and demonstrates sleep versus doze detection on Machintosh Mac OS X
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-09
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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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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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SSLSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains examples showing how to use SecureTransport.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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Static linking of user binaries on Mac OS X
(HTML)
()
QA1118: Explains why static linking of user binaries is not supported on Mac OS X, and possible workarounds.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-07
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Supported KPIs
(HTML)
QA1575: Describes how to check whether a kernel function is part of a supported KPI.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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Suppressing the "unexpectedly quit" alert
(HTML)
QA1288: Describes how to suppress the "unexpectedly quit" alert.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-11
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Symbol Variants Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
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Darwin |
Release Notes |
2007-10-16
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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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Darwin |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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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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Darwin |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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System Configuration Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the System Configuration framework.
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Darwin |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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System Startup Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the boot process used to initialize the Mac OS X operating system.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Text Encodings in VFS
(HTML)
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QA1173: How to handle text encodings correctly when writing a file system (VFS) plug-in for Mac OS X.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-10
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Tiger Developer Overview Series: Developing 64-bit Applications
(HTML)
Learn how Mac OS X Tiger breaks the limitations of 32-bit computing.
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Darwin |
Articles |
2004-12-20
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TimerEventSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to set up and use an IOTimerEventSource in a kext.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Understanding and Debugging Kernel Panics
(HTML)
()
TN2063: Addresses kernel panics: what they are and how to debug the code that caused the panic.
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Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-14
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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Universal Binary Programming Guidelines, Second Edition
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips for writing code that runs on PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2009-02-04
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Unix 03 Conformance Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes features, issues, and workarounds related to Mac OS X v10.5 and its support of SUSv3 (Version 3 of the SUS).
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Darwin |
Release Notes |
2006-10-06
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Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1302: Explains how to update a Bonjour TXT record while running on either Jaguar or Panther.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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USB Device Interface Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Provides background information and sample code for developing applications to communicate with or control USB devices and interfaces.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2007-09-04
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User-Mode USB Device Arbitration
(HTML)
Information about using USB device arbitration, available in Mac OS X version 10.1 and later.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2002-02-06
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Using Doxygen to Create Xcode Documentation Sets
(HTML)
Learn how to integrate your documentation into Xcode.
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Darwin |
Articles |
2008-06-09
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UTXplorer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the <utmpx.h> API to display current login sessions and login history.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-03-19
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VendorSpecificType00
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to access vendor-specific storage device functionality using a simple interface from user space code.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-10-02
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Volumes Not Showing Up On The Desktop
(HTML)
QA1491: Describes how to make a volume from a third party VFS plug-in show up on the desktop.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2006-12-20
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VolumeToBSDNode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to iterate across all mounted volumes and retrieve their BSD node names.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
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Watcher
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses FSEvents to monitor a directory hierarchy to keep track of its total size
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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Working with Configuration Variables
(HTML)
()
QA1119: Explains how to delete a specific Open Firmware configuration variable without using Command-Option-P-R.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2002-02-13
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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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Darwin |
Articles |
2004-09-13
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Writing PCI Drivers
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information about writing I/O Kit drivers for PCI, AGP, and CardBus (PC Card) devices.
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Darwin |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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X11 FAQ
(HTML)
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QA1232: Frequently Asked Questions about using Apple's X Window System (X11) implementation.
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Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2003-11-17
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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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Enterprise IT |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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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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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2008-03-25
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Building Universal Binaries from "configure"-based Open Source Projects
(HTML)
TN2137: Describes some methods for building some existing "configure"-based Open Source packages as universal binaries.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Notes |
2006-10-05
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CFBundleIdentifier and user application access
(HTML)
QA1373: Describes the role of CFBundleIdentifier in limiting a user's application access.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2005-02-08
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Compiling X11 / OpenGL applications on Mac OS X v.10.5 Leopard
(HTML)
QA1567: Trying to compile X11 / OpenGL application on Mac OS X v.10.5 result on "ld: cycle in dylib re-exports with /usr/X11R6/lib/libGL.dylib""
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2007-10-30
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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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Enterprise IT |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Developer Tools JBoss and Tomcat Do Not Start After Installing Java 1.4.2 Update
(HTML)
QA1025: Describes how to re-enable JBoss and Tomcat after installing the Java 1.4.2 update.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-04
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Does Safari support 128-bit encryption?
(HTML)
QA1320: Discusses support for 128-bit encryption in Apple's Safari web browser.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-10
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Extending Your Wiki Server
(PDF)
Explains how to migrate content from other wikis, create custom themes, and enable JavaScript, YouTube, and Flash.
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Enterprise IT |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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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Enterprise IT |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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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 |
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 |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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 |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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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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Enterprise IT |
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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Enterprise IT |
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 |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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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 |
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 |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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 |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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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Enterprise IT |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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NetworkAuthentication
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates authentication with Open Directory APIs and GSSAPI
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Enterprise IT |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Programmatically Accessing and Manipulating Multiple Keychain Items
(HTML)
QA1486: An explanation on what is and is not possible using the SecKeychain API to manipulate Keychain Items.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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Programmatically Performing an Open Directory Search
(HTML)
QA1462: A short guide on how to programmatically search Open Directory for matching attribute values within records.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2006-09-11
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Scripting Interface Guidelines
(HTML)
TN2106: Directions for providing a clean and consistent scripting interface for your application.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Notes |
2004-03-01
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Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Shell Scripting Primer
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guided tour of (Bourne) shell scripting, including control structures, numerical computation, regular expressions, subroutines, and error handling.
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Enterprise IT |
Guides |
2009-04-08
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Smart Card Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
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Enterprise IT |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
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TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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Where are the LiveConnect classes on Mac OS X?
(HTML)
QA1364: Locating classes necessary to build Java-Javascript communication into Java Applets on Mac OS X.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-02
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Why is my Ruby on Rails application with FastCGI generating "'load error /etc/irbrc" errors?
(HTML)
QA1494: Describes how to resolve an error encountered hosting Ruby on Rails applications on Mac OS X 10.5.
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Enterprise IT |
Technical Q&As |
2007-11-28
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WikiSampleThemeWithCSS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to change the appearance of a wiki theme using CSS properties.
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Enterprise IT |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
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WikiSampleThemeWithJavaScript
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a JavaScript functionality to a wiki theme.
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Enterprise IT |
Sample Code |
2008-06-02
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2D Graphics Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Describes the changes and issues related to Core Image and Quartz 2D in Mac OS X v10.5.
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Games |
Release Notes |
2008-04-08
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Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
()
QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
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AGL Changes for Mac OS X Leopard (v. 10.5)
(HTML)
QA1523: This Q&A describes the new and deprecated APIs for Apple OpenGL (AGL)
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-04
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aglClipBufferRect
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the use of clip regions and buffer rects in AGL.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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AGLSurfaceTexture
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Example of render to texture/texture from surface using aglSurfaceTexture.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
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Animating the frame of a CALayer.
(HTML)
QA1620: Explains how the frame property of a layer interacts with animations.
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2008-10-24
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Animation Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the animation facilities provided by Mac OS X.
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Games |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Avoiding Pauses When Looping Audio files with QuickTime
(HTML)
QA1371: Demonstrates how to avoid pauses when looping audio files with QuickTime
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-08
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BlitVBL
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to have Mac OS X try its best to sync to the VBL for you.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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BoingX
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows off using Quartz Extreme to provide borderless OpenGL content on the desktop.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2007-11-06
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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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Games |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Building WingNuts in Xcode with OpenGL: Freeverse Creates a Great Mac-only Game
(HTML)
Read how Freeverse created their award-winning Mac-only game, WingNuts 2, using Core Image, Interface Builder, Xcode, and OpenGL.
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Games |
Articles |
2007-05-15
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CALayerEssentials
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of setting up various Core Animation layers
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Games |
Sample Code |
2008-09-30
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Carbon Full Screen Conundrums
(HTML)
QA1068: Describes the available Mac OS X DrawSprocket services.
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2001-08-20
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Carbon GLSnapshot
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the use of OpenGL with Quicktime to capture OpenGL content.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2003-07-07
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CFPrefTopScores
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to access globally shared (writable) user preferences without requiring authentication.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2006-10-09
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CGBitmapContextCreate Supported Color Spaces
(HTML)
QA1037: Lists the color space and alpha info combinations currently supported by CGBitmapContextCreate.
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Games |
Technical Q&As |
2007-07-18
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CGGamma
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use CGDirectDisplay calls to manipulate display gamma tables.
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Games |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Games |
Technical Q&As |
1997-03-14
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CIColor Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manage color values and color spaces for Core Image filters.
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Games |
Reference |
2006-12-05
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CIColorTracking
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An Objective-C applicaton that implements a GPU-based technique to find the location of a uniquely colored object in a scene
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Games |
Sample Code |
2008-04-24
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CIContext Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that provides an evaluation context for rendering a Core Image image through Quartz 2D or OpenGL.
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Games |
Reference |
2007-03-16
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CIFilter Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that processes image data and produces a Core Image image as output.
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Games |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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CIFilterShape Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that defines the bounding shape of a filter and the domain of definition of a filter operation.
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Games |
Reference |
2006-12-07
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CIImage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that represents an immutable Core Image image.
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Games |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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