random-splash-image

It randomizes Emacs's splash image on startup screen(GNU Emacs buffer).

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How to use (config)

Make directory for your favorite pictures, and copy pictures to there.

mkdir $HOME/.emacs.d/splash-images
cp $HOME/Pictures/my_no001_picture.png $HOME/.emacs.d/splash-images
cp $HOME/Pictures/my_no{002-100}_picture.png $HOME/.emacs.d/splash-images

Then, write below to your init.el:

(require 'random-splash-image)
(setq random-splash-image-dir (concat (getenv "HOME") "/.emacs.d/splash-images"))
(random-splash-image-set)

How to use(others)

If you want to open GNU Emacs buffer again, but with other picture, then kill GNU Emacs buffer and execute below command.

M-x random-splash-image-reopen-screen

FAQ

• Q. My pictures doesn't appear! / GNU Emacs buffer disappeared after installation!
  • A. If used incorrectly, startup buffer might disappear. Try them:
    • Is random-splash-image-dir variable valid? Check by M-x describe-variable.
    • Can your picture opened by emacs? Try to open directly.

TODO

• Packaging
• Over-Network splash image(really need?)