Re: ------- Welcome to Macintosh --------

[sknkwrks@sonny-boy.cs.unlv.edu (Scott Alfter)]

In article <ep23024@pro-ren.cts.com> edward@pro-ren.cts.com (Edward Floden) writes:
>>I was wondering if there is any way in changing the 'Welcome to
>>Macintosh' message that comes up when you start the Mac.
>
>Sure! When that box appears on the screen, grab a broad, felt-tip marker
>(permanent black ink is suggested), and with a bold stroke cover those
>offending words.
>
>Then, in the remaining white space, write in your own message of joy and
>delight. I've tested this, and it works! But be swift in your actions: unless
>you have many startup icons marching across the screen, the "Welcome" message
>won't be onscreen for very long. :)

If you use Liquid Paper (tm) instead of a marker, you won't waste any
whitespace--just cover over "Welcome to Macintosh" and write in
whatever else you like in its place. >:-)

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