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From: chuq@plaid.Sun.COM (Chuq Von Rospach)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer
Subject: Re: The Last Screensaver
Message-ID: <52703@sun.uucp>
Date: 10 May 88 19:35:01 GMT
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>Surely there are areas of the Mac that more sorely need an improved
>interface than the screen saver.  Screen savers to me seem the ultimate
>target for show-offs.  All I want from a screen saver is that my screen
>blanks while showing a little bit of activity to distinguish it from a
>machine that's off.

>If we want to improve part of the Mac, how about inventing a transparent
>way to get rid of the Font/DA mover?  I'd like to be able to drag fonts
>and DA's into and out of the system folder.  No need to reboot
>(restarting application's OK).  Much better user interface, conceptually
>clear.

It's called Suitcase. You can dynamically open and close suitcase files to
your hearts content. Apple should ship it with every system they build. 

And even more fun, it comes with Pyro, which is as close to the perfect
screensaver as you'll find, as an added bonus. Solving both discussions at
once.



Chuq Von Rospach			chuq@sun.COM		Delphi: CHUQ

       I come to preach to a religion that doesn't exist. It has no members.
          It has no clergy.  It has no doctrine. It has no collection plate.