Automatically replace the desktop pattern in System 7.6 with a random pattern
from the Apple Desktop Pattern Control Panel. Yes, its an OS Utility.
Notes:
It should work with previous versions of System 7, so long as the Desktop
Pattern Control Panel is installed.
If your do - or don’t have any problems, please send me a message with your
machine type & system.
Compiled with CW DR 10
Caution/Warnings:
Use this application with caution, it directly modifies the System file.
I've only tested it on a Quadra 800 & Sys 7.6.
* USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! MAY CORRUPT SYSTEM FILE! *
* I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY THIS APP! *
For more info, bug reports, compatibility issues, suggestions, contact
newtype@mnsinc.com
*/
For ingestion:
1. Open up the DESKTOP PATTERN control panel. Delete all of the backrounds (hit that delete key!) that you find sappy. Paste in any nify backrounds that you find.
2. Drop the RANDOM DESKPAT 1.0a1 application into your SYSTEM FOLDERs SHUTDOWN ITEMS folder.
3. Restart. RANDOM DESKPAT may take 15 or so seconds to run, depending on the speed of your system.