They should have a File type of 'APPL'.

(There are a few other file types that are also used for applications, but I 
can't remember them off hand.)

Or you can get launch services to let you know if its an app or not. See LSInfo.

Matt

On 16 Sep 2011, at 12:14, Rick C. wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> This might seem a bit outdated but it's useful for my work...regarding old 
> ppc apps (I'm assuming ppc but could be classic) there are some that are not 
> bundles and also they do not carry the .app extension.  However in Finder 
> they do show Application under the Kind field.  My question would be how can 
> I confirm these as apps via code?  Since they are not bundles and they do not 
> carry the .app extension I'm not quite sure.  Thanks!
> 
> rc _______________________________________________

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