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 Object Desktop brand by Stardock for Windows 2000, XP and later operating systems, and comes in Free and Plus versions.
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[edit] Features
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.
[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
[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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