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Mac OS X QuickDraw Performance
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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 |
2003-02-13
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Installable Keyboard Layouts
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TN2056: Explains how to define a Unicode keyboard via an XML text file.
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Internationalization, User Experience |
2002-09-27
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Using collection classes safely with multithreaded applications
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TN2059: Describes some problems with and workarounds for using mutable collection classes in multithreaded applications.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
2002-09-10
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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 |
2002-09-04
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Living in a Dynamic TCP/IP Environment
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TN1145: Describes some of the intricacies of dealing with TCP/IP in a dynamic environment, such as Open Transport.
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Networking |
2002-08-27
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ICM Drawing non-scheduled frames with QuickTime 6
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TN2060: Changes to how the Image Compression Manager draws non-scheduled frames in QuickTime 6 on Mac OS X.
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QuickTime |
2002-08-21
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Fill in the size field before calling ICMGetPixelFormatInfo
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TN2057: Discusses why you should always fill in the size field of the ICMPixelFormatInfo structure before calling ICMGetPixelFormatInfo.
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QuickTime |
2002-07-17
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Java Runtime Properties for Mac OS X
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Deprecated - TN2031: Runtime properties for use with Java 1.3.1 applications.
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Java |
2002-06-12
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ChooseMovieClock and Video Output Components
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TN2052: Discusses the ChooseMovieClock API introduced in QuickTime 6.
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QuickTime |
2002-05-07
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Exclusive File Access in Mac OS X
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TN2037: Covers exclusive file access In Mac OS X
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Carbon, Cocoa |
2002-05-01
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Apple Image Capture Camera Module changes for Mac OS X Update 10.1.3
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TN2040: Changes to the Apple Image Capture camera modules for Mac OS X Update 10.1.3.
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Apple Applications |
2002-04-16
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Decompressing DV frames and accessing the pixels
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TN2044: Discusses and demonstrates how to decompress DV frames and access the pixels directly.
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QuickTime |
2002-04-11
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AEStream and Friends
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TN2046: Describes the AEStream family of routines.
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Carbon |
2002-03-29
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AEBuild*, AEPrint* and Friends
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TN2045: Describes the AEBuild* and AEPrint* family of routines.
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Carbon, Scripting & Automation |
2002-03-21
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Mac OS X: v10.1.1 - v10.1.3
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TN2043: Describes changes provided by system software updates 10.1.1 through 10.1.3.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Performance |
2002-03-06
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The 'plst' Resource
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TN2013: Describes the 'plst' resource for Carbon-based applications.
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Carbon |
2002-02-07
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Movie Data Security
(HTML)
TN2038: Describes techniques you can use to protect data in QuickTime movies.
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QuickTime |
2001-12-13
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Getting Started with GDB
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TN2032: Explains common C, C++ and Objective-C debugging tasks using gdb, plus helpful tips and tricks.
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Tools |
2001-12-07
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How to use the ATSUI Low Level APIs to get glyph outlines
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TN2033: Covers the ATSUI low-level APIs.
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Carbon, Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
2001-11-26
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GDB for MacsBug Veterans
(HTML)
TN2030: Translate your experience with MacsBug into a working knowledge of the GNU source-level debugger (GDB).
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Carbon, Darwin, Performance, Tools |
2001-10-18
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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 |
2001-10-15
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Threading Architectures
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TN2028: Describes the various threading APIs on Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2001-08-08
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Mac OS X: versions 10.0.1 through 10.0.4
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TN2025: List of API differences betweem 10.0.1 trough 10.0.4
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Tools |
2001-07-26
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The Mac OS X Font Manager
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TN2024: Information on installing and accessing fonts programatically.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2001-07-11
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Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part III: Understanding PCI Expansion ROM Choices for Mac OS
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TN1044: Recommended contents for PCI expansion ROMs, including a table of standard devices, properties and methods.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2001-06-26
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The Death of typeFSSpec: moving along to typeFileURL
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TN2022: Discusses the typeFileURL format and using it to pass file references between applications in Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2001-06-07
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Browser Plugins in Mac OS X
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TN2020: Describes the format of web browser plugins for Mac OS X.
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Apple Applications, Carbon |
2001-05-31
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Importing animated GIFs
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TN2018: Describes how to tell if a GIF file or dataref contains more than one frame.
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Graphics & Imaging, QuickTime |
2001-04-17
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Using Launch Services for discovering document binding and launching applications
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TN2017: Interface to starting applications, opening documents either with a specific application, or using the default application.
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Carbon |
2001-04-17
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Locating Application Support Files under Mac OS X
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TN2015: Describes different methods for an application to determine its location.
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Carbon |
2001-03-27
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The CGDirectPalette API
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TN2008: Provides a reference for the CGDirectPalette API on Mac OS X
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Carbon |
2000-11-08
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Moving Your Code to Mac OS X
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TN2003: Talks about considerations for moving older Mac OS 9 applications to Mac OS X.
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Carbon |
2000-10-05
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Running files from a hard drive in Open Firmware
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TN2001: Demonstrates editing, saving, and retrieving Open Firmware commands to a file on a Macintosh hard drive.
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Hardware & Drivers |
2000-09-22
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File Manager Performance and Caching
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FL16: Discusses traditional Mac OS file system input/output performance issues and the File Manager's volume cache.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
2000-09-01
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CD-ROM Driver Calls
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Deprecated - DV22: Discusses public interface to Apple CD-ROM driver and supersedes information in AppleCD SC Developer's Guide.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
2000-08-14
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Dialog Manager Helper Functions
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TN1148: Discusses Dialog Manager calls available since System 7.0 that minimize work in managing dialogs.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Extending and Controlling Sherlock
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TN1141: Discusses features of Sherlock 2, including additions to the Internet Search Plug-in language and Applescript commands.
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Internet & Web |
2000-08-14
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File Manager File Handling Q&As
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FL515: Contains an archive of Q&As related to the Mac OS File Manager.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Getting Up to Speed with QuickTime VR: Notes from the Field
(HTML)
TN1029: Understanding QuickTime VR: available tools and what a multimedia developer may be interested in.
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QuickTime |
2000-08-14
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New ColorSync 3.0 APIs
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TN1185: APIs application can use to take advantage of new features available in ColorSync 3.0.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2000-08-14
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On Drag Manager Additions (Release 1.1)
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TN1043: Explains how to take advantage of the new Drag Manager features, including the translucent dragging.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Pending Update Perils
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Deprecated - TN1147: Discusses potential problems when pending update events for windows behind modal dialogs are not serviced.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Power Manager 2.0
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TN1190: Describes the Macintosh Power Manager 2.0.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
2000-08-14
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Update: Borrowed AFP Sessions
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TN1106: Shows how to borrow the session reference number of an AFP volume mounted by the Macintosh File System.
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Carbon, Networking |
2000-08-14
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Working with Multiprocessing Services
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TN1071: Discusses some techniques for use with Apple's Multiprocessing Services APIs.
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Carbon |
2000-08-14
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Creating NetBoot Server-Friendly Applications
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TN1151: Guidelines to ensure applications are able to work correctly in a NetBoot environment.
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Carbon, Mac OS X Server |
2000-08-01
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On Launching an App with a Document
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TN1002: Explains how to programatically launch an application and then tell it to open a document.
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Carbon |
2000-07-01
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How To Be a Good Multiple Users Citizen
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TN1186: Documents the Mac OS 9 Multiple Users technology and gives some useful code snippets.
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Carbon |
2000-06-01
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Digital CD Audio
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TN1187: Describes digital audio on the Macintosh.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
2000-04-01
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QuickTime 4.1.1/4.1.2
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Deprecated - TN1197: Changes between QuickTime 4.1 and the update QuickTime 4.1.1 and 4.1.2.
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QuickTime |
2000-04-01
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The Euro Currency Symbol
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TN1140: The available information about Mac OS and Mac Mac OS X Server support for the Euro currency symbol.
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Internationalization, Text & Fonts |
2000-01-01
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ATA Interface Modules
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TN1192: Describes how to write device drivers for ATA host bus controllers, ie. ATA Interface Module.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1999-12-01
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Resolving Alias Files Quietly
(HTML)
FL30: Describes how to resolve alias files on remote volumes without user interaction.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
1999-11-01
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QuickTime 4.0.3
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TN1183: Changes between the final release of QuickTime 4 and the update release of QuickTime 4.0.3.
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QuickTime |
1999-10-01
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Sherlock's Find By Content Library
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TN1180: A description of routines provided by Sherlock's Find by Content library.
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Internet & Web |
1999-10-01
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Optimization Strategies for Mac OS X
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TN1174: Achieving the best possible performance in your applications.
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Hardware & Drivers, Performance |
1999-09-01
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What's New With ColorSync 2.6
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TN1160: Details the changes in ColorSync 2.6.
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Graphics & Imaging |
1999-04-01
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You Want Permission to do What?!!
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FL37: Provides an-depth discussion of the File Manager and AFP permission models.
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Carbon |
1999-04-01
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The Preferences Problem
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Deprecated - TN1134: Outlines typical problems with preferences files and some of their solutions.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
1998-10-01
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QuickTime 3.0.2
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Deprecated - TN1139: Describes changes between the final release of QuickTime 3.0 and update 3.0.2.
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QuickTime |
1998-09-01
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Dealing with PCI Expansion Chassis Problems
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TN1135: Discusses solutions for compatibility issues between PCI cards and attached expansion chassis.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-08-01
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High-Speed SDRAM Design Considerations
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TN1138: Illustrates certain issues with the design of high-speed SDRAM DIMM modules.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-08-01
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In Search of Missing Links
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TN1127: Demonstrates how to write CFM glue code which can call classic 68K A-Trap routines.
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Carbon |
1998-05-01
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New Sound Input Driver Features
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Deprecated - TN1124: Describes the visible features and changes, in Mac OS 8.1, for PCI sound input drivers.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1998-04-01
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Virtual Memory Application Compatibility
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Deprecated - TN1094: Provides an introduction to how virtual memory works under Traditional Mac OS.
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Carbon |
1998-04-01
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Locking and Unlocking Handles
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Deprecated - TN1122: Explains Memory Manager handles: locking, unlocking, and preserving a handle's state.
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Carbon |
1998-02-01
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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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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
1997-12-01
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Programmatic Mounting of AppleShare Volumes
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TN1111: Mount an AppleShare volume using PBVolumeMount. AFPVolMountInfo structure is defined along with the AFPXVolMountInfo structure.
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Carbon |
1997-10-01
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Maximizing Your Media: A Brief Guide To the Latest and Greatest QuickTime Media Types
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TN1087: Documents Quicktime methodolgies to ensure applications see any media types available.
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QuickTime |
1996-12-01
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Using the Drag Manager to Interact with and Manipulate File System Entities
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TN1085: Details the data flavors provided by the Drag Manager for interacting with and manipulating file system entities.
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Carbon |
1996-12-01
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Understanding the Differences Between Apple and Windows IMA-ADPCM Compressed Sound Files
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TN1081: Details the differences between Apple IMA and Windows IMA (ADPCM) compressed sound files.
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QuickTime |
1996-11-01
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Weak-Linking to a Code Fragment Manager-based Shared Library
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TN1083: Describes weak-linking to CFM shared libraries.
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Carbon |
1996-11-01
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Cross-Platform Communication Using the PC Compatibility Messaging System
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TN1076: Describes Messaging System Architecture used in Apple's PC Compatibility and DOS Compatibility products
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QuickTime |
1996-10-01
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QuickTime For Windows: Resolving Common Installation Issues
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TN1074: Details install dialog, customizing installation, and uninstalling QuickTime for Windows v 2.1.2.
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QuickTime |
1996-10-01
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Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part II: The Device Tree
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TN1062: Describes the Open Firmware device tree.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1996-09-01
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Fundamentals of Open Firmware, Part I: The User Interface
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TN1061: Describes the Open Firmware User Interface, Forth and the Open Firmware language used in Apple products.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1996-07-01
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The Notification Manager: Problems & Fixes
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TN1026: Describes issues with the Notification Manager 'activate' and 'update' events.
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Carbon |
1996-02-01
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Gestalt Manager Q&As
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Deprecated - OS505: Describes methods utilizing the Gestalt Manager for determining whether a Macintosh is a U.S. machine.
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Carbon |
1992-12-01
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Pascal to C: PROCEDURE Parameters
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Deprecated - PT31: Nested procedures and PROCEDURE parameters in Pascal when converting them into C or C++.
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Carbon, Darwin |
1990-02-01
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Searching Volumes - Solutions and Problems
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Deprecated - FL31: Discusses searching volumes using PBCatSearch.
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Carbon |
1988-10-01
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Version Territory
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Deprecated - OV12: Please see Technical Note 1132 - Version Territory.
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Carbon |
1988-04-01
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Boot Blocks
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Deprecated - DV03: Warns that Boot Block form and function will change and describes undocumented Boot Blocks features.
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Hardware & Drivers |
1987-03-01
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