This second edition covers the many new and exciting developments in the Macintosh technology, including System 7, QuickTime, and the Macintosh Quadra and PowerBook. It offers an overview of the user interface, the system software, communications, and program development environments.

The Macintosh Family Hardware Reference provides the most accurate and complete information on the hardware configurations for all Macintosh computers, including the Macintosh II and the Macintosh SE.

Discusses the principles of programming any of the machines in the Apple Macintosh family of computers, including event-driven programming, memory management, file management, and use of specialized software.

This is an essential reference for Macintosh developers designing expansion cards, peripheral devices, and drivers. This new edition is revised to provide up-to-date expansion guidelines for the entire Macintosh family, including the newest members.