I have spent many hours of my own time searching for these easter eggs in many computer systems. The problem is that I have sucked up almost all, if not all, of the eggs on my Macintosh, and have dried out the internet's static supply. My primary sources now are newsgroups, especially for the Newton, which are very unreliable. Now I need your help to get more easter eggs and add to this list.
There is no shareware fee, the only thing I ask in return is an easter egg that I don't have. So, if you find one please send me a letter. In fact, I challenge you to find any easter egg that I don't already have.
New Easter Eggs or Questions?
If you have any more easter eggs (read the instructions below), the answers to my questions; know of any other internet sites where I can obtain more info.; or have any questions please send a message to IXist@aol.com.
If you send me an easter egg that I do not already have, I will print your name and e-mail address underneath the egg you provided unless otherwise specified. You will also be put on my mailing list where you will be the first to receive upgrades of my file, and will receive new eggs periodicaly.
If you correct a problem, or add any further information to an egg, that is not very important, I will not give you a full credit. I may just mention your name and not your e-mail address. I will inform you if this is the case. You will be put on the mailing list however. Sorry, I can't have this whole file swamped with e-mail addresses.
Sending Me Easter Eggs!
I have had a lot of problems in the past where people would send me an easter egg that is very sketchy with very little details. The majority of the eggs I could not find myself because they did not apply to my Mac. Then I would have to reply asking questions taking up a lot of my time which also annoyed the sender.
The solution: When you send me an easter egg please include very specific details about the egg. Things I need to know include...
1. Check and double ckeck that the egg is not in this file. Secondly, make sure it is made by Apple Computer. To check, select the file, go the File Menu and Get Info. on it. It is made by Apple Computer if it says "ﾂｩ Apple Computer, Inc." under "Version:".
2. Version numbers (for both your system and the application with the egg)
3. How to access the egg from the start-up of your computer with step-by-step instructions
4. What kind of Mac you have, and your full name.
5. A screen shot (Command-Shift-3) of the easter egg would also be great. Please compress it first.
6. It would also be great if you told me what version of this file you have.
7. Finally, you need to check your mail a day or two after you send the egg just in case I have any further questions. I will always reply to messages. Thanks.
Traveling Far and Wide!
My easter eggs have been put on many CDs, mentioned in E-zines and chats, mentioned in the April issue of MacWorld, and have reached places such as Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Costa Rica (Central America), Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia.
Publishing This File
If anyone decides to use my easter eggs for any reason at all, I ask that you tell me where to find it. Please don't pass it off as your own work; mention my name, e-mail address, and web site. If parts of this file are published on a disk, CD-ROM, book, or magazine please inform me. I don窶冲 care if it is done; I just like to know where this list is going. Thanks.
The Small Print
Lastly, I have to add that I am not liable for anything that goes wrong while trying these eggs. The most severe result I have ever experienced was having my screen freeze after using MacsBug. Try them at your own risk.
Apple, the Apple logo (ï｣ｿ), Dogcow (can you believe that?), Macintosh, and basically every single word and icon having to do with Apple in this file is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other products are trademarks of their respective owner.
Credits
Moral support by Heath Hewitt (HeathMH1@aol.com).
Macworld Mac Secrets by David Pogue and Joseph Schon. ﾂｩ1994. Published by IDG Books.
Most of Code Name information in here was from The Mac Bathroom Reader: This file contains Apple Computer code name information from the book, The Mac Bathroom Reader, published by SYBEX and available in better bookstores for $12.99. If your local bookstore doesn窶冲 carry it, ask them to place a special order for ISBN #0-7821-1531-4. Or you can order an autographed copy direct from the author, Owen W. Linzmayer (71333.3152@CompuServe.com).
Voodoo Mac by Kay Yarborough Nelson.
Various issues of 窶廴acWorld窶 Magazine.
Also included are bits and pieces from compilations by Bryan Kending, James Wang, and Ngai Chi-ho.
A special thanks to all of those on my mailing list and others who have helped keep this file current and popular!
