How to detect whether an OS X application is already launched

Question

Normally an application bundle on OS X can only be started once, however by simply copying the bundle the same application can be launched twice. What\'s the best strategy t

Answer 1

What about IPC? You could open a socket and negotiate with the other launched instance. You'd have to be careful though, that it works if both apps start at the same time.

I can't provide you with sample code, as I haven't (yet, but I will soon) used it.