Vista - Rocketdock Application Launcher

**Mr Smiley** · 05-05-2008

Hello

Last night I came across what I think is a terrific free little program called "RocketDock."

RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organisation.

With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock.

Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on the dock. This allows for better productivity and accessibility.Features:

Minimize windows to the dock
Real-time window previews in Vista
Running application indicators
Simple drag-n-drop interface
Multi-monitor support
Supports alpha-blended PNG and ICO icons
Icons zoom and transition smoothly
Auto-hide and Popup on mouse over
Positioning and layering options
Fully customizable
Completely Portable
ObjectDock Docklet support
Compatible with MobyDock, ObjectDock, RK Launcher, and Y'z Dock skins
Runs great on slower computers
Unicode compliant
Supports many languages and can easily be translated
A friendly user base :)
And best of all... its FREE!!!

Following is an image of my desktop showing "RocketDock' and weblink for the program:

http://rocketdock.com/

Enjoy!

Neil

**thefrecklepuny** · 05-08-2008

Hmmm. on their site it says Win 64bit not supported...which is what you're running.

**BladedThesis** · 05-08-2008

I prefer ObjectDock to Rocketdock.

**Mr Smiley** · 05-08-2008

thefrecklepuny, you're quite right, I didn't notice that, but I can say it is running beautifully on Vistax64.

BladedThesis, thanks for bringing ObjectDock to my attention. Are you running the free or paid version, because I wouldn't mind paying the $19.95 and getting the extras? What say you?

Neil

**Donovan** · 05-13-2008

LOVE RocketDock! I'd ask the same question, is Object Dock that much better?? I'm a dad of 3 girls, so spending extra $$ on software is usually out of the question ;-)

**Mr Smiley** · 05-18-2008

BladedThesis

Thank you for making all of us aware of Stardock's "ObjectDock."

I have since invested in "ObjectDock Plus" as I do like the additional options it provides over "RocketDock."

Donovan, the program represents excellent value at just $19.95.

Following is a snapshot of the program "ObjectDock" which was kindly brought to our attention by the very humble "God" from Washington DC, none other than All That Is Man himself ..."BladedThesis!!!":

"ObjectDock Plus™ takes your dock experience to the next level!

If you liked the fun style and useful features that the never-nagging free-to-use version provided, you'll love the whole next step of enhancements provided by Plus!

A listing of some Plus Exclusives:

Tabbed Docks for the ultimate in stylish organization!
Create as many docks as you'd like!
Show your system tray icons in your dock
Special taskbar options
Task grouping
Colorize backgrounds to your liking in a single click
More mouseover effects
Automatically hide your dock for maximized applications"

Kind Regards

Neil

05-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
Mr Smiley Windows 7 Ultimate x64 230 posts	Rocketdock Application Launcher Hello Last night I came across what I think is a terrific free little program called "RocketDock." RocketDock is a smoothly animated, alpha blended application launcher. It provides a nice clean interface to drop shortcuts on for easy access and organisation. With each item completely customizable there is no end to what you can add and launch from the dock. Now with added Taskbar support your minimized windows can appear as icons on the dock. This allows for better productivity and accessibility.Features: Minimize windows to the dock Real-time window previews in Vista Running application indicators Simple drag-n-drop interface Multi-monitor support Supports alpha-blended PNG and ICO icons Icons zoom and transition smoothly Auto-hide and Popup on mouse over Positioning and layering options Fully customizable Completely Portable ObjectDock Docklet support Compatible with MobyDock, ObjectDock, RK Launcher, and Y'z Dock skins Runs great on slower computers Unicode compliant Supports many languages and can easily be translated A friendly user base :) And best of all... *its FREE!!!* Following is an image of my desktop showing "RocketDock' and weblink for the program: http://rocketdock.com/ Enjoy! Neil Last edited by Mr Smiley; 07-12-2008 at 11:10 PM..
My System Specs

05-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
thefrecklepuny Vista Business 64 bit (was 32 bit) 11 posts	Re: Rocketdock Application Launcher Hmmm. on their site it says Win 64bit not supported...which is what you're running.
My System Specs

05-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
BladedThesis Vista Business x64; Arch Linux 26 posts	Re: Rocketdock Application Launcher I prefer ObjectDock to Rocketdock.
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05-08-2008	#4 (permalink)
Mr Smiley Windows 7 Ultimate x64 230 posts	Re: Rocketdock Application Launcher thefrecklepuny, you're quite right, I didn't notice that, but I can say it is running beautifully on Vistax64. BladedThesis, thanks for bringing ObjectDock to my attention. Are you running the free or paid version, because I wouldn't mind paying the $19.95 and getting the extras? What say you? Neil
My System Specs

05-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
Donovan Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 11 posts	Re: Rocketdock Application Launcher LOVE RocketDock! I'd ask the same question, is Object Dock that much better?? I'm a dad of 3 girls, so spending extra $$ on software is usually out of the question ;-)
My System Specs

05-18-2008	#6 (permalink)
Mr Smiley Windows 7 Ultimate x64 230 posts	Re: Rocketdock Application Launcher BladedThesis Thank you for making all of us aware of Stardock's "ObjectDock." I have since invested in "ObjectDock Plus" as I do like the additional options it provides over "RocketDock." Donovan, the program represents excellent value at just $19.95. Following is a snapshot of the program "ObjectDock" which was kindly brought to our attention by the very humble "God" from Washington DC, none other than All That Is Man himself ..."BladedThesis!!!": "ObjectDock Plus™ takes your dock experience to the next level! If you liked the fun style and useful features that the never-nagging free-to-use version provided, you'll love the whole next step of enhancements provided by Plus! A listing of some Plus Exclusives: Tabbed Docks for the ultimate in stylish organization! Create as many docks as you'd like! Show your system tray icons in your dock Special taskbar options Task grouping Colorize backgrounds to your liking in a single click More mouseover effects Automatically hide your dock for maximized applications" Kind Regards Neil
My System Specs

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