
Neko is a cross-platform open-source animated cursor-chasing cat screenmate application.
Neko (猫, ねこ) is the Japanese word for cat.
== About Neko ==
Neko was originally written for the NEC PC-9801. It was later ported as a desk accessory to the Macintosh in 1989 by Kenji Gotoh, followed by an X version by Masayuki Koba.
In the game, a sprite would follow the mouse pointer around. In the System 7 version, the pointer could be modified to various cat toys such as a mouse, fish, or bird. When Neko caught up with the pointer, it would stare at the screen for a few seconds, scratch an itch on its body...