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Download twitter_wdt.dmg (133.38 KB)
For Mac OS X
Emulation
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OK, so this isn't old - it is a bit of help for PPC users - HERE and NOW. The New Twitter API (2013) has been rough on older Macs.

So this is an Applescript launcher for WebDesktop that logs automatically into twitter.com and sets it as a fully-functional Twitter-wallpaper on your desktop! A bit of a hack, but a good one ;0)

Your Icons float above it and you can even touch the desktop like normal, without switching apps. But With a quick Command+TAB, you can be Tweeting, Re-Tweeting, Scrolling up and down and managing your twitter account.

The interface updates every 5 minutes (adjustable). Toggle launching (click once to activate, and second time to deactivate).

Installation is very simple. Just open in Applescript editor, save your login info and you are good to go! Also, includes a delay adjustment for older Macs/slower connections (Info in the Read Me).

** NOTE: Some have worried somewhat about older Webkit browsers and security, but WebDesktop does not store cookies, bookmarks or preferences, so should be relatively secure (especially, if you only use it in connection with twitter, as instructed).

Compatibility
Architecture: PPC

OSX 10.4 (not tested in 10.3 or 10.6)
1.25+ GHz Single or Dual G4s/G5s recommended.

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by pvar - 2013, July 15 - 7:33pm

P.P.S. Another small note: A few people have noticed that the application asks "Were is WebDesktop.app" when opening in Applescript - to add their login-info.

A quick work around is:

• Right Click on Twitter WDT and go to "Show Package Contents".
• Next, navigate to 'Contents' > 'Resources' > 'Scripts' and double click the file "main.scpt".
• In Applescript Editor, just click "Save" and then close the file.

• You should now be able to open and save the login info into the main Applescript app as instructed in the Read Me.

by pvar - 2013, July 15 - 6:37pm

** Sorry, found a small bug and fixed it. Might have to go into 'Edit Mode', or check back in a day or so, until the Admins make the new link permanent.