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Data Fork Font Support in Mac OS 8.5
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TN1159: Describes support for data fork-housed TrueType and OpenType fonts added to Mac OS 8.5.
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Graphics & Imaging |
2000-08-14 |
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Debugging Java Code With MacsBug
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Deprecated - TN1154: Shows how to Debug Mac OS Classic Java with MacsBug.
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Java |
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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Don't println to a Socket
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Deprecated - TN1157: Describes improper use of the "println" method when writing to connected to a Socket and alternative methodolgies.
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Java |
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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Apple Applications |
2000-08-14 |
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File Manager File Handling Q&As
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(PDF)
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
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(PDF)
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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How to structure your handleCheckUpdate callback
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Deprecated - TN1193: JMFrameUpdate from its window-drawing code, and why it should also implement a checkUpdate callback.
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Java |
2000-08-14 |
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Introduction to MRJ Scripting with AppleScript for Java
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Deprecated - TN1162: Introduction to MRJ Scripting with ApplesScript for Java
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Java |
2000-08-14 |
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JNI Tips: Building Your Native-Method Libraries For MacOS
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Deprecated - TN1155: Provides Native Method Library tips for Java Native Interface (JNI) on Mac OS
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Java |
2000-08-14 |
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The Mac ROM Enters a New World
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TN1167: Describes changes made to the Macintosh ROM since the introduction of the iMac.
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Hardware |
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 |
2000-08-14 |
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Scribbling Into AWT Components
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Deprecated - TN1156: Describes how to draw into an AWT Component by means other than the Java AWT Graphics API.
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Java |
2000-08-14 |
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Thread-Safe Toolbox Access From MRJ
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Deprecated - TN1153: Thread-Safe Toolbox access from MRJ on Mac OS Classic.
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Java |
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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Writing Plug-ins for Desktop Printer Utility
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TN1172: Plug-ins for DTPU version 1.2 and later to configure different types of desktop printers.
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Printing |
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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PCI Expansion ROMs and You
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TN2000: Demonstrates how to read an expansion ROM on a PCI card in Open Firmware.
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Hardware |
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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USB Printer Sharing Compatibility
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TN1199: Describes how to make drivers compatible with USB Printer Sharing.
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Hardware, Printing |
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, Device Drivers |
2000-04-01 |
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Mac OS 9.0.4
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TN1194: An overview of new features and bug fixes presented in Mac OS 9.0.4.
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Mac OS 9 & Earlier |
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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Device Drivers, Hardware |
1999-12-01 |
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Resolving Alias Files Quietly
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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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FCBs, Now and Forever
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TN1184: MacOS 9.0 changes the format of the FileControlBlock (FCB) table significantly. How to access FCB information.
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Carbon |
1999-10-01 |
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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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Apple Applications |
1999-10-01 |
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Optimization Strategies for Mac OS
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TN1174: Achieving the best possible performance in your applications.
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Hardware, 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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JIS Keyboard Support in Mac OS 8
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TN1152: Describes the mechanism introduced in Mac OS 8 to support JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) keyboards.
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Mac OS 9 & Earlier |
1999-02-01 |
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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 |
1998-08-01 |
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Disabling Interrupts on the Traditional Mac OS
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TN1137: Describes how to (and why you should not) disable interrupts on the traditional Mac OS.
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Mac OS 9 & Earlier |
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 |
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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Device Drivers |
1998-04-01 |
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Virtual Memory Application Compatibility
(HTML)
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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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PowerBook HD Upgrades and SCSI disk mode Compatibility
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TN1116: Describes potential drive upgrades and SCSI disk mode issues in PowerBook pre-G3 and pre-3400 models.
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Hardware |
1998-02-01 |
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Mac OS 8.1
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TN1121: Documents changes in Mac OS 8.1 that will, most likely, affect developers.
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Mac OS 9 & Earlier |
1998-01-01 |
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Opening Resource Files Twice Considered Hard?
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TN1120: Describes the behavior of FSpOpenResFile when the resource file is already open, and how to avoid problems.
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Carbon |
1998-01-01 |
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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, Device Drivers, Networking |
1997-12-01 |
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Uniquely Identifying a Mac OS Computer
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TN1103: Describes techniques to distinguish between models of Mac OS computers.
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Networking, Security |
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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Unknown Sound Features
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TN1108: Documents some obscure, but useful, features of the Sound Manager.
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Hardware, Mac OS 9 & Earlier |
1997-10-01 |
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ATA Device Software Guide Additions and Corrections
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TN1098: Notes Errors and additions to ATA Device Software Guide and ATA Manager 4.0.
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Device Drivers, Hardware |
1997-07-01 |
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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 |
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 |
1996-07-01 |
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Approaching the Millennium: The Mac and the Year 2000
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TN1049: Presents a lists of Q&As that primarily deal with concerns for Apple computers and the year 2000.
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User Experience |
1996-06-01 |
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History & Peregrinations: The Dogcow Goes QuickTime VR
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TN1031: History of Clarus (the DTS Dogcow mascot). How to create a QuickTime VR object movie starring the Dogcow.
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QuickTime |
1996-04-01 |
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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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AppleTalk Overview Q&As
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Deprecated - NW520: AppleTalk overview Q&As (retired) covering nodes, versions, interrupt-safe routines, broadcasting, self-send packets, user/computer names
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Networking |
1990-10-01 |
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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, Mac OS 9 & Earlier |
1987-03-01 |
