bootxchanger ☆

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Description:
Utility to change the boot logo on old Macs

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Jul 9, 2024

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: system customization boot retro mac utility

Install: brew install --cask bootxchanger

About:
BootXChanger is a macOS utility specifically designed for older Macintosh computers (primarily PowerPC and early Intel models) that allows users to replace the default gray Apple logo displayed during the boot process with a custom image. It provides a simple graphical interface to select and apply new boot pictures, enabling personalization of the startup experience. Its main value is preserving a classic customization feature for vintage Mac enthusiasts and retro computing.

Key Features:

Replaces the boot logo on supported older Macs
Simple drag-and-drop graphical user interface
Supports common image formats like PNG and TIFF
Specifically designed for PowerPC and early Intel Macs
Preserves a classic Mac OS customization feature

Use Cases:

Personalizing the startup sequence on a vintage Mac
Restoring or customizing the boot experience for retro computing setups

Alternatives:

BootLogo – A more technical, command-line tool for similar functionality on older Macs

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 9, 2024 3:46pm	2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	e1de2adc