How do I create a desktop shortcut to an application in Mac OS 9?

For example I have installed the original command and conquer (Blast from the past!) how do I get the application icon to the desktop as a 'shortcut'?

You can also hold down both the Command and Option keys, and while keeping them held down drag the icon of the game out to the desktop. When you release the mouse, an alias (shortcut) to the game will be created where you let go.
One advantage to this method is that the resulting alias will not have the word "alias" appended to it (unless you initially drop it in the same folder as the original).

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How can I create a desktop shortcut automaically after the installations of my standalone application gets complete?
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Or install this extension to add that feature to the Context menu. <br />
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