ObjectDock
 Items on the dock can be set to 'zoom' when the mouse passes over them | |
| Developer(s) | Stardock |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 1.9
/ August 7, 2007 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Dock |
| Website | Official website |
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, 2003, XP and Vista, and comes in Free and Plus versions.
Features
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 their official website.
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.
Versions
The current version is 1.9 for both Plus and Free editions. Added are preliminary Vista support, resource-searching, improved drag-and-drop, and new zoom effects.
Competitors
Other software exists with similar functionality: