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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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Features

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

ObjectDock allows the user to place shortcuts to any program in a "dock." This provides windows users functionality similar to the of Mac OS X. The program comes in two versions, free, and a paid version offering more features. Both are available at http://www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/ ObjectDock can be used simply as a program launcher, or as a complete taskbar replacement. ObjectDock functionality can be enhanced with plugins such as weather, streaming news, and others.

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

Versions

The current version is 1.9 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

Competitors

Other software exists with similar functionality:

See also

External links

Stardock line of products
Object Desktop Products DesktopX | IconPackager | ObjectBar | SkinStudio | WindowBlinds | WindowFX
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WinCustomize & Other DirectSkin | Stardock Central | TweakVista | StyleVista | ThinkDesk (Multiplicity) | DeskScapes | BootSkin | ObjectDock

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