The original iMac icon was done the day after Apple unveiled the new iMac G3 consumer model. I was so excited by the design, I wanted to be the first to make an icon of it. I uploaded it to Info-Mac the next day, making this the very first iCon of it's kind! Since this initial release, the hype behind the iMac has reached monumental proportions. Along with the hype has come speculation on possible "custom colors" for the iMac. Changing the original "Bondi Blue" to a color more acceptable to a corporate environment, or to match a college's school colors is an appealing prospect. We therefore present the "What if..." iMac icon collection based on my original icon design, just with all new color schemes.
Enjoy,
Dave
Legality:
The enclosed icon is ﾂｩ1998 The Iconfactory. The icon is original artwork from the author and can be used free of charge by any person or company public or private without a licensing fee. This icon can only be distributed as freeware. If you choose to redistribute this icons, you may not charge fees or request compensation OF ANY KIND and the read-me file must accompany the archive at all times. By downloading this file you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement.
Although a shareware fee is not required to make use of this file, contributions are encouraged and can be sent to:
The Iconfactory
Box 7504
Greensboro, NC 27407
How To make Use of the Icons:
Download Icondropper from the Iconfactory!
or:
1. You need system 7 or higher.
2. Do a "Get Info" (File menu) on the original icon file that you want to use.
3. Click on the icon in the window; choose "Copy" (Edit menu).
4. Close the window, then "Get Info" on destination file/disk.
5. Click on the icon, choose "Paste" (Edit menu).
6. Don't forget to e-mail us and let me know what you think!
On replacing the trash icon:
Many people ask us how to go about replacing their Mac's trash icon with a custom one. There are several ways to go about replacing the trash icon, but we don't recommend messing around with system resources unless you are fairly versed with ResEdit. If you're not sure you want to mess with the guts of your Mac's system files then may we recommend a program called Zonkers! from Nova Development. Zonkers provides users with a safe, fast and easy way to customize ALL system level icons with the click of a mouse (unless you're running Mac OS 8). If you'd like to learn more about Zonkers! for the Mac and all the neat things it can do then head for: <http://www.novadevcorp.com>
Contact:
Dave Brasgalla - dave@iconfactory.com
The Iconfactory - webmaster@iconfactory.com
More Stuff for your Mac:
For the ultimate collection of kick butt icons for the Macintosh, we've created a place called The Iconfactory. The Iconfactory has quickly established itself as the premiere web page for Macintosh icons. If your tired of looking for quality icons for your Mac, but only finding junk, then The Iconfactory is for you! We would love to have you add The Iconfactory to your list of bookmarks. The URL is:
http://www.iconfactory.com
If desktop patterns are more your cup of tea, then you'll want to visit The DeskStop: 3D Desktop Patterns for your Mac. Mindy Weaver & Gedeon Maheux have started the site as a one- stop source for cool, dimensional textures for use on the web, with 3D modeling software or just on your Mac's desktop. Drop by The DeskStop today at:
http://members.aol.com/deskstop/index.html
Thanks:
All of us at The Iconfactory would like to give a big thanks to Apple Computer for restoring our faith that Apple can crank out innovative design at an affordable price!
