[comp.binaries.mac] Macintosh Technical Notes - 211 Palette Manager Changes in System 6.0.2

bytebug@dhw68k.cts.com (Roger L. Long) (01/09/89)

[211 Palette Manager Changes in System 6.0.2 (10/88)]

This Technical Note  describes  the  changes  and  enhancements  to  the
Palette Manager in System Software 6.0.2 and future versions.

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