mouse@vaxb.acs.unt.edu (Dhanapong Saengrussamee-University of North Texas) (07/23/90)
Thanks for all the e-mails and follows up on my question. It seems that a lot
of people interesting/annoying with my question. Well, life is a pitch!
Question: How to make AppleShare not to clear the screen during boot?
Here's a summary (it is general -- can also be apply to other INIT, methink):
o The INIT calls InitWindows which clear the screen. To get around this, you
got to remove the InitWindows call or write another INIT to prevent/handle
the InitWindows calling. More problems follow. You have to handle all the
other InitDialogs, InitFonts, FillRect, ...
o A lot of reply suggested that adding a "z" or high-ascii letter in front of
the name will make it be the last to boot (because INIT and cdev are boot in
alphabetical order). This will do. The screen will clear at the end before
the desktop appears.
A word of caution: Previous loaded INIT/cdev/DA must not access the server
yet (like share Suitcase files).
You also have to move its associate file(s) so it will
boot after (like Responder).
Wait! I thought Disinfectant 2.0 INIT has to be last?
o A couple of reply suggested by adding a low-ascii letter to the front will
make it boot first and thus, clear the screen before starting the icon
parade. This method is better than the previous one. The only bad thing is
it will clear the "Welcome to the Macintosh" message! 8^)
o A mention or two about INIT call Persistance. It suppose to prevent any
screen clearing during startup. Where can one get it? A quick scan at
Sumex failed to locate it. Is it a PD, shareware, or commercial? Inquirer
mind wants to know. 8^)
Summary of summary:
So, IMHO, add a low-ascii character(s) to the front of the name seems to be
the best. It will just clear the blank screen anyway. No problem if my other
INIT will try to talk to the server. Until I get this Persistance, I'll will
boot mine to the top of the list.
Thanks again for all the reply/follow up.
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