Mac os x systems programmng and bsd

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Mac os x systems programmng and bsd

Hi all

I'd like to get into some mac os x systems programming and wondered, although mac os x is a Mach and bsd hybrid, would a bsd programming book suffice since I can't seem to find any books on mac os x systems level coding (or mac os x architecture)?

Any pointers would be much appreciated.

Thanks ste

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You'll want to pick up a copy of Amit Singh's excellent Mac OS X Internals: A Systems Approach.

Beyond that, books on BSD can be helpful, yes, though it depends on what level of system programming you're interested in. If you're mainly going to be working with the kernel, it won't be as useful.

Stephen Canon 2010-06-04 16:43:41

Thanks Stephen,I had a look at the book, but I'm not sure that it covers the latest Leopard/Snow Leopard intel editions of the OS.

SteJav 2010-06-04 17:25:23

@SteJav: It's not completely up to date, but the information is still quite good. Appendix A covers OS X/Intel.

Stephen Canon 2010-06-04 17:45:29

Thanks Stephen,I'll make a purchase and have a read.CheersSte

SteJav 2010-06-05 08:45:15

Hi, you might find the System Technology Overview from the Apple Developer Connection website helpful. It contains links to several more documents which go into more detail about specific OS X technologies.

You might also find more information if you browse the index of the Apple Developer Library. For example the 'Getting Started' articles or the 'Drivers, Kernel & Hardware' topics.

MKroehnert 2010-06-04 17:02:40

Thanks MKroehnert,the "System Technology Overview" is quite good, but I was hoping for something similar to the "Solaris Internals" or "Windows Internals 5". The book Stephen Canon recommends "Mac OS X Internals: A Systems Approach" sounds like the type of book I'm after, but looking at the authors website: www.osxbook.com, the forum suggests the book doesn't cover Leopard/Snow Leopard Intel.

SteJav 2010-06-04 17:30:32

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