Mark Munz <unmar...@gmail.com> wrote:

> LSUIElement allows you to link to AppKit and connect to the
> WindowServer. That means you can create floating windows, system
> menus, etc.. Or UI elements -- as the name suggestions.
> 
> I believe LSBackgroundOnly is more limited in user interaction,
> although it works well with AppleEvents.
> 
> If you're planning to put up any UI to the user, you should go the
> LSUIElement path. I tend to default to LSUIElement for anything that's
> in the background -- as it always leaves me with more options.

Thanks, Mark.  Good to know.  I'm wondering if those restrictions (on
apps marked as LSBackgroundOnly) are written down anywhere...

Bill
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