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ObjectDock 2.0 - First Sneak Peek

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ObjectDock 2.0 - First Sneak Peek

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One of the most asked about applications is ObjectDock.  Specifically, people have been wanting to know about ObjectDock 2.0.  Some have speculated that we have simply given up on ObjectDock, and that is simply not so.  It is in development, but since it is early there is no time estimate about release, nor about upgrading.

First off, what is ObjectDock?

Objectdock is a smoothly-animated, customizable 'shelf' on which you can place shortcuts, docklets, system tray icons, and view running applications. The program is available in two versions: Plus and Standard. The Plus version offers multiple docks, tabbed docks, and a unique feature called flyout menus. The free version, while still demonstrating the capabilities of the 'zoomer' docks, limits you to only one dock. You can customize ObjectDock to be anything from a taskbar replacement to a fancy docklet-filled information center.

 

ObjectDock is certainly one of the most popular desktop applications around, and a lot of work is going into the new version.  Maybe in another week or so, a video might be in order.  :)

Let me make note, this is an early screenshot and is still subject to changes in the final version.

With that being said…..

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Reply #76 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I would rather just get a Mac.

Reply #77 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I would rather just get a Mac.
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o_O X( x_x

Nooooooooo!

What's with all the PC/Stardock product bashing that's been going on lately?

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Reply #78 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What's with all the PC/Stardock product bashing that's been going on lately?
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Not from me. |-)

Reply #79 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting kona0197, reply 3

What's with all the PC/Stardock product bashing that's been going on lately?

Not from me.

End of kona0197's quote

No, not from you.. Linux/Apple fanboi. :-" ;P

Reply #80 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I mean, Apple/Linux fanbois wouldn't do a thing like that, now would they? :rofl:

Reply #81 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I really a die hard Apple/Linux nut am I?

Is that why I'm using XP right now? ;)

(I just like pointing out where other systems are better at certain things is all. For the most part I use XP)

Reply #82 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Gimme a break! You're not going to buy it because of the background color?!?
I'm more concerned with all the new stuff in OD 2.0. i really could care less about the ui. Besides, you buy these things for what they can do-- not what their ui looks like.
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So, you'd be happy using a program where you could not read the configuration pages? What if the colours happened to be bright magenta text on a bright green background? ...Do you have any problem reading this???...
Reply #83 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You have to hand it to Stardock for trying to be like Apple.
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You have to hand it to kona for being.......................kona O:) ;)

Reply #85 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting SimpleSimon, reply 82
Gimme a break! You're not going to buy it because of the background color?!?
I'm more concerned with all the new stuff in OD 2.0. i really could care less about the ui. Besides, you buy these things for what they can do-- not what their ui looks like. So, you'd be happy using a program where you could not read the configuration pages? What if the colours happened to be bright magenta text on a bright green background? ...Do you have any problem reading this???...
End of SimpleSimon's quote

This was resolved after the original poster gave more information as to the why.  He has bad eyesight.

Reply #86 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Any word on the progress? Some of us dock-a-holics are getting restless! :grin:

Reply #87 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting Mirsguy, reply 86
Any word on the progress? Some of us dock-a-holics are getting restless!
End of Mirsguy's quote

 

Yup! I'm one of the restless ones here and am really looking forwrad to/wanting 2.0!!

So... any news?!? :D

Reply #88 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You have to hand it to Stardock for trying to be like Apple
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quite an erronous statement seeing that apple DIDN'T invent the dock. apple don't invent things they just take things, tweak them then claim them as their own.

Reply #89 from Stardock Forums Top

quite an erronous statement seeing that apple DIDN'T invent the dock. apple don't invent things they just take things, tweak them then claim them as their own.
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I don't think this was directly related to the "dock", but to the way that Stardock is removing most of the user control of the software and only allowing users very narrow minded interfaces and options.

Reply #90 from Elemental Forums Top

the way that Stardock is removing most of the user control of the software and only allowing users very narrow minded interfaces and options.
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we get a lot of feedback from a lot of sources.  With only so much dev resources we have to find that balance between what the "power users" want and the rest of the world.  Think of it JoeHobbyist vs JoeConsumer.  Our goal is to keep applications accesible and powerful.  Sometimes we please one group more than the other but we try to please both.

Reply #91 from Elemental Forums Top

I know precisely what Zubaz means.  My own company's software is extraordinarily complex and difficult to configure, but is very powerful.  We come across very few business requirements we can't configure.  That said, oftimes I wish we had an "Easy" button, or at least a "Basic" and "Advanced" view of some screens.  Some customers' requirements just aren't that complex, and it'd be nice to present a simpler interface for them, while having an optional advanced interface for everyone else.

Reply #92 from WinCustomize Forums Top

quite an erronous statement seeing that apple DIDN'T invent the dock. apple don't invent things they just take things, tweak them then claim them as their own.
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Yet the Apple dock is perfection...

Reply #93 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting kona0197, reply 92
Yet the Apple dock is perfection...
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No, as it is missing Tabs.

Reply #94 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'm disappointed to see there is still no way to turn off/on a particular dock tab, rather than simply having to delete it.  Sometimes I just want to see a few tabs, rather than all of them.  A tab on/off feature would really prove beneficial.

Reply #95 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tabs are overated in everthing except web browsers...

Reply #96 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tabs are overated in everthing except web browsers...
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...and kona seems to underrate more often than not. :rolleyes:

Reply #97 from Stardock Forums Top

When will be able to test a beta?

Reply #98 from WinCustomize Forums Top

beta buy the end of the year nearly the end beta 2.0 coming?

Reply #99 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting skibadee, reply 98
beta buy the end of the year nearly the end beta 2.0 coming?
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There will not be a beta by the end of 2009.

Reply #100 from Stardock Forums Top

What ever happen to the video he mention?