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REVITUP · May 28, 2001, 10:51 AM

If you've read the OS X documentation, then you know that it is possible to create custom "applets", that activate on start up. My question is, would it be possible to hack a way to make the "Classic Startup" package launch at startup? (This might belong in OS X - Developer, but I wasn't sure)

xyber233 · May 28, 2001, 11:01 AM

Is this what you mean? Go to System Prefs and there should be a box you can check that launches it at startup.

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REVITUP · May 28, 2001, 11:05 AM

No, if I'm not mistaken, that only activates it *on login*. I'm saying that it would boot right along with Network services, Login.app, and the "rest of them". Sort of how the SETI client behaved in the PB(not sure if it still loads on startup, haven't used it since Final).

Craig R. Arko · May 28, 2001, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by REVITUP:
No, if I'm not mistaken, that only activates it *on login*. I'm saying that it would boot right along with Network services, Login.app, and the "rest of them". Sort of how the SETI client behaved in the PB(not sure if it still loads on startup, haven't used it since Final).

I suppose you could make a shell script to launch the "TrueBlueEnvironment" process and have that run at boot time. What is it exactly you are trying to accomplish? Do you want to boot OS X straight into Classic, have Classic persist across multiple login/logouts, or something else?

Inquiring minds want to know...

gorgonzola · May 28, 2001, 12:11 PM

I'm pretty sure Geobunny's done this already. Try emailing him or something in case he doesn't see this.

I think. If he doesn't know what you're talking about then just say it was my fault.

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REVITUP · May 28, 2001, 12:14 PM

Do you want to...have Classic persist across multiple login/logouts

Yes, that's exactly what I want. Starting up Classic isn't bad, but it is a pain having to "reboot" the Classic environment every time you Login/Logout. That's what I'm trying to get fixed. Alas, I'm just now starting to learn C, followed by Obj C, so it would be awhile before I could really give it a shot. Any Dev wanna give it a try?

[EDIT] alright, thanks gorg.

btw, how do I get ahold of his email?

[This message has been edited by REVITUP (edited 05-28-2001).]

gorgonzola · May 28, 2001, 01:52 PM

Click here

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REVITUP · May 28, 2001, 01:59 PM

Thanks, gorg. btw, nice addition to your sig.

JayJay1974 · May 29, 2001, 03:31 AM

REVITUP,

I'm interested in the idea too. If and when you get a reply, would you be able to post some info here in this thread? Thanks.

Scrod · May 29, 2001, 03:38 AM

Whoa. Gorgonzola is an ADMINISTRATOR now! Careful--absolute power corrupts absolutely.

REVITUP · May 29, 2001, 05:40 AM

Ya, I'll definitely post when I hear something. Haven't heard anything yet, though.

road2osx · May 29, 2001, 08:32 AM

Well, it's easy~*_*

If anyone wants it, I can mail him the startup item folder I made, with simple instructions~
mail me if you want

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