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Technical Notes: Legacy Technologies
As Carbon and Mac OS X evolve, the APIs and technologies they encompass change to meet the needs of users and developers. As part of this evolution, less efficient features, interfaces, and programming techniques are deprecated or retired in favor of newer ones. Apple makes these changes only when deemed absolutely necessary. Apple identifies deprecated API in header files and the ADC Reference Library. Availability macros (defined in /usr/include/AvailabilityMacros.h) further help developers find deprecated interfaces in their source code. Comments in header files and corresponding reference documentation provide information about recommended replacements. Legacy documents help developers understand legacy technologies, identify replacements, and update their products to run on current Apple platforms.
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Alias Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
FL505.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Apple Event Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
IC505.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Apple Extensions to ISO 9660 (HTML) (PDF)
FL36.
 Unsupported 1989-07-01
Blessed Folder : A How-To Guide (HTML) (PDF)
FL15.
 Unsupported 1986-01-01
The Browser Control (aka That ListView Thing) (HTML) (PDF)
TN2009.
 Unsupported 2000-12-05
Bundles (HTML) (PDF)
TB01.
 Unsupported 1988-11-01
Calling CFM Code From Classic 68K Code (HTML) (PDF)
TN1077.
 Unsupported 1996-11-01
'CDEF' Parameters and Bugs (HTML) (PDF)
TB31.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Clearing ioCompletion (HTML)
FL02.
 Unsupported 1995-11-01
Collaborative Computing Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
IC525.
 Unsupported 1993-03-01
Color, Windows and 7.0 (HTML) (PDF)
TB33.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Command-Shift-Number Keys (HTML) (PDF)
OS01.
 Unsupported 1985-03-01
The Compleat Guide to TeachText (HTML)
PT36.
 Unsupported 1995-10-01
Component Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB505.
 Unsupported 1993-05-01
Constructing a Business Card DSSpec (HTML) (PDF)
NW28.
 Unsupported 1994-09-01
Control Strip Modules (HTML) (PDF)
OS06.
 Unsupported 1994-07-01
CreateResFile and the Poor Man's Search Path (HTML) (PDF)
FL17.
 Unsupported 1987-01-01
Creating Desktop Printers on the Fly (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1131.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Creating Files Inside an AppleShare Drop Folder (HTML) (PDF)
FL18.
 Unsupported 1987-08-01
Cursor Components (HTML) (PDF)
TN1196.
 Unsupported 2000-04-01
Custom Menu Flashing Bug (HTML) (PDF)
TB04.
 Unsupported 1989-02-01
Data in Resource Fork: Don't Do It (HTML) (PDF)
FL19.
 Unsupported 1986-03-01
Desktop Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB520.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Determining Which File System Is Active (HTML) (PDF)
FL35.
 Unsupported 1985-12-01
Displaying Large PICT Files (HTML) (PDF)
QD05.
 Unsupported 1987-07-01
Drive Queue Elements (HTML) (PDF)
DV05.
 Unsupported 1985-06-01
Edition Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
IC510.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Error in FCBPBRec (HTML)
FL03.
 Unsupported 1995-11-01
Event Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB530.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Extending the Print Record for LaserWriter 8 (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1161.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
File Manager Directory Handling Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
FL510.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
File Manager Volume Handling Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
FL530.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
File Mapping in Mac OS 9.1 (HTML) (PDF)
TN2011.
 Unsupported 2001-01-25
FindDItem (HTML) (PDF)
TB08.
 Unsupported 1987-03-01
Finder Flags (HTML) (PDF)
TB09.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Finder Icon Positioning and File Initialization (HTML) (PDF)
TB42.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Finder Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB535.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Forcing Floppy Disk Size to be Either 400K or 800K (HTML) (PDF)
DV07.
 Unsupported 1986-02-01
Gestalt Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
OS505: Describes methods utilizing the Gestalt Manager for determining whether a Macintosh is a U.S. machine.
 Deprecated 1992-12-01
GetNextEvent; Blinking Apple Menu (HTML) (PDF)
TB11.
 Unsupported 1986-08-01
Hey Buddy, Can You Spare A Block? (HTML) (PDF)
FL32.
 Unsupported 1991-02-01
HFS Compatibility Guidelines (HTML)
FL05.
 Unsupported 1995-11-01
HFS Ruminations (HTML) (PDF)
FL22.
 Unsupported 1986-06-01
How To Produce Continuous Sound Without Clicking (HTML) (PDF)
TB03.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Inside Macintosh: Files Errata (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1041.
 Unsupported 1999-11-01
Inside Macintosh: Memory Errata (HTML) (PDF)
IMERRATA02.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Inside Macintosh: Operating System Utilities: Addendum to Chapter 4 - Determining If Daylight Savings Time is in Effect (HTML) (PDF)
TN1064.
 Unsupported 1996-09-01
Inside Macintosh: Overview Errata (HTML) (PDF)
IMERRATA04.
 Unsupported 1994-10-01
Inside Macintosh: Processes Errata (HTML) (PDF)
IMERRATA06.
 Unsupported 1994-10-01
Inside Macintosh: Processes: Time Manager Addenda (HTML) (PDF)
TN1063.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Interrupts in Need of (a Good) Time (HTML) (PDF)
TN1033.
 Unsupported 1996-02-01
ioNamePtr in File Manager Calls (HTML) (PDF)
FL23.
 Unsupported 1987-11-01
ISO 9660 (& High Sierra) CD-ROM Format (HTML) (PDF)
FL25.
 Unsupported 1988-08-01
'LDEF' Madness (HTML) (PDF)
TB13.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
List Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB545.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Lock, Unlock the Range (HTML) (PDF)
FL26.
 Unsupported 1988-04-01
Locking and Unlocking Handles (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1122: Explains Memory Manager handles: locking, unlocking, and preserving a handle's state.
 Deprecated 1998-02-01
Managerial Abuse (HTML) (PDF)
OV08.
 Unsupported 1988-08-01
Maximum Number of Resources in a File (HTML) (PDF)
TB18.
 Unsupported 1987-07-01
Memory Manager Compatibility (HTML) (PDF)
ME13.
 Unsupported 1993-06-01
Movable Modal Dialogs (HTML) (PDF)
TB34.
 Unsupported 1991-08-01
MultiFinder Frequently Asked Questions (HTML) (PDF)
TB14.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
New Resource Manager Calls (HTML) (PDF)
TB16.
 Unsupported 1988-10-01
NewGWorlds in VRAM and AGP Memory (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1182.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Notification Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
PS505.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Nulls in Filenames (HTML)
FL08.
 Unsupported 1995-11-01
Object Support Library Version History (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1095.
 Unsupported 1998-11-01
Of Time and Space and _CopyBits (HTML) (PDF)
QD21.
 Unsupported 1990-06-01
OmegaSANE (HTML) (PDF)
OS04.
 Unsupported 1992-05-01
On QuickTime Component Manager 3.0 & PowerPC Native Components (HTML) (PDF)
TN1004.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
On the Deferred Task Manager (HTML) (PDF)
TN1003.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Open Transport STREAMS FAQ (HTML) (PDF)
TN1117: Decribes writing STREAMS modules and drivers for use with Open Transport.
 Deprecated 1997-12-01
OpenRFPerm: What your mother never told you (HTML) (PDF)
TB19.
 Unsupported 1988-04-01
Parameters for MDEF Message #3 (HTML) (PDF)
TB36.
 Unsupported 1987-11-01
Pascal to C: PROCEDURE Parameters (HTML) (PDF)
PT31: Nested procedures and PROCEDURE parameters in Pascal when converting them into C or C++.
 Deprecated 1990-02-01
PBShare, PBUnshare, and PBGetUGEntry (HTML) (PDF)
FL28.
 Unsupported 1991-10-01
Pending Update Perils (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1147: Discusses potential problems when pending update events for windows behind modal dialogs are not serviced.
 Deprecated 2000-08-14
PPC Toolbox Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
IC515.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
The Preferences Problem (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1134: Outlines typical problems with preferences files and some of their solutions.
 Deprecated 1998-10-01
Printing Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
PR515.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
The Problem with & (Simple) Fix to Purgeable WDEFs (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1082.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Problem with GetVInfo (HTML) (PDF)
FL29.
 Unsupported 1987-09-01
Problem with WaitNextEvent in MultiFinder 1.0 (HTML) (PDF)
TB28.
 Unsupported 1987-11-01
Process Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
PS510.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Reserved Resource Types (HTML) (PDF)
TB21.
 Unsupported 1985-05-01
Resource Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB555.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Resource Manager Tips (HTML) (PDF)
TB23.
 Unsupported 1986-06-01
Resources Contained in the Desktop File (HTML) (PDF)
TB06.
 Unsupported 1985-05-01
Running CFM-68K Code at Interrupt Time: Is Your Code at Risk? (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1084.
 Unsupported 1997-03-01
Scrap Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB560.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Scrapbook File Format (HTML) (PDF)
TB24.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Searching Volumes - Solutions and Problems (HTML) (PDF)
FL31: Discusses searching volumes using PBCatSearch.
Deprecated 1988-10-01
SendToSelf: Getting in Touch With Yourself Via the Apple Event Manager (HTML) (PDF)
IC01.
 Unsupported 1992-10-01
'SICN' Tired of Large Icons in Menus? (HTML) (PDF)
TB26.
 Unsupported 1989-08-01
Sound Manager Q&As (HTML) (PDF)
TB570.
 Unsupported 1990-10-01
Standard File Customization (HTML) (PDF)
FL33.
 Unsupported 1985-10-01
Standard File Tips (HTML)
FL12.
 Unsupported 1995-11-01
Start Manager Extension Table Mechanism (HTML) (PDF) ()
TN1123.
 Unsupported 2000-08-14
Strip With _OpenResFile and _OpenRFPerm (HTML) (PDF)
TB38.
 Unsupported 1989-04-01
Toolbox Karma (HTML) (PDF)
TB39.
 Unsupported 1989-02-01
Translation Manager 1.1 (HTML) (PDF)
TB41.
 Unsupported 1994-06-01
VCBs and Drive Numbers : The Real Story (HTML) (PDF)
FL34.
 Unsupported 1987-01-01
Version Territory (HTML)
OV12: Please see Technical Note 1132 - Version Territory.
 Deprecated 1988-04-01
Virtual Memory Application Compatibility (HTML) (PDF)
TN1094: Provides an introduction to how virtual memory works under Traditional Mac OS.
 Deprecated 1998-04-01
WMgrPortability (HTML) (PDF)
TB29.
 Unsupported 1988-04-01