[comp.binaries.mac] Macintosh Technical Notes - #140: Why PBHSetVol is Dangerous

bytebug@felix.UUCP (Roger L. Long) (08/24/87)

[Macintosh Technical Notes - #140: Why PBHSetVol is Dangerous]

This technical note explains what PBHSetVol does, and why its use
is not recommended.

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