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programs

the programs [of machine "zone:Mac"]

Value returned: a return-delimited list of applications currently running on the same machine as HyperCard

If you use the optional form of machine "zone:Mac", you get a list of Apple event-aware programs running on a remote machine.

This function requires System 7 to work. (See Demo Script.)

Examples

put the programs into card field 2

answer programs()

get the programs of machine "Zone 3:Freda's Mac"

Demo Script

on mouseUp

  if the systemVersion < 7.0 then

    answer "Requires System 7 or greater!"

    exit to HyperCard

  end if

  answer "The programs running at present are:"¬

  & return & return & the programs

end mouseUp

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Examples

Demo Script

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