ObjectDock

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ObjectDock is a computer program providing a dock similar to that in the Mac OS X Aqua GUI. It is distributed under the WinCustomize brand by Stardock for Windows 2000, XP and later operating systems, and comes in Free and Plus versions.

[edit] Features

Items on the dock can be set to 'zoom' when the mouse passes over them

ObjectDock allows the user to place shortcuts to the programs they like on the dock. The dock has an optional smooth zoom-in/zoom-out when moused over, which contributes to its streamlined look.

Extra features of the Plus version include:

• Tabbed Docks
• Multiple Docks
• System Tray support
• Custom icons for system tray icons
• Fly-out menus
• Smart edge docking
• Taskbar grouping
• Multi-monitor support
• Customization features

ObjectDock can also have "widgets", small plugins with special functionality such as showing the weather, streaming news, etc.

A customized dock with active programs on the left, windows functions, categorized programs and downloaded dockets on the right. This bar has completely replaced the need for a Windows start bar and icons on the deskktop.

[edit] Versions

The current version is 1.5 for both Plus and Free editions. Added are preliminary Vista support, resource-searching, improved drag n'drop, and new zoom effects. Complete list at ObjectDock 1.5 Feature Guide

[edit] Competitors

There are a lot of others with simillar functionality:

• RocketDock
• MobyDock
• Y'z Dock
• RK Launcher

[edit] See also

• Object Desktop
• Stardock
• Rocketdock

[edit] External links

• ObjectDock home page
• Wincustomize - a large GUI modification community. Has plug-ins for OD.
• SystemCommands - A gadget for ObjectDock that the control panel can be used again.

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