How many people use a Dock in Windows ?

Just wondering because im going to start to use one because it looks cool and seems to be more cleaner looking.

 

i use


RK Launcher iVista Leopard

 

Yes I use ObectDock in Vista

 

ObectDock sack

 

I used to use one.

 

Why did you stop ?

 

I found it to be rather bothersome and I found it easier to just click on the desktop, and yes, i know I can minimize it. Plus, I just go into start and all of the programs I use are right there.

 

My only worry is will something like this mess up your computer ? lxFOCUSxl - with the RK Launcher if you choose to hide the taskbar, where do your open windows go ? Usually they would line up on the task bar but after trying outRK launcher Ivista i dont see them when i minimize them.

 

I use Objectdock and I personally think it rocks. All my icons are on it leaving me with a nice tidy desktop. Theres an option to have your open windows showing up on the right side of the bar too for those who want to hide the taskbar

 

ObjectDock here.

My girlfriend saw it on my laptop, and immediately wanted it herself.

 

ObjectDock at work on XP and Vista

 

ObjectDock

 

Rocketdock and Objectdock plus..
Vista system OD.
XP systems RD

 

I use objectdock with some systray function docklets to completely rid myself of the vista taskbar.

Look at the "Show off your Desktop" thread to see countless examples of NBR members' docks.

 

can you do the same with rk launcher ? add some of the functions from the taskbar like wireless activity, antivirus activity, etc

 

Make mine Rocketdock!

 

I really like that background, Amadeus, what is it? If you don't mind me asking?

 

I use Object dock, i've found it faster, more responsive, and takes up less memory than Rocket dock.

 

Yes, there are universal docklets that can be used on either objectdock or rkd.

 

I use Object Dock from time to time. It's an awesome look, and runs smoothly; however, (you can see my desktop in the Vista Desktop thread) I only use 3 desktop icons, and 3 Quick Launch icons. For everything else, I use Launchy.

 

ObjectDock (top)

Dg

 

i just started using docks much cleaner looking desktop IMO heres mine I just finished setting up

 

I don't use a dock anymore. There was nothing wrong with it (ObjectDock), I'm just taking a little break

 

Yep, I do. It keeps my desktop organized; somehwhat.

 

That's an impressive piece of artwork by Roberto De La Torre for Marvel comic book's Iron Man series.

 

I use RK Launcher 0.41 leopard, it works great.

 

I use the built in one in XP. It's called a 'ToolBar' and uses no additional resources. Simple to set up too. Just drag a folder full of icons to an edge of your screen. Done.

 

I use RocketDock currently and have used ObjectDock in the past, though it was a few years ago and I don't remember exactly why I switched from ObjectDock to RocketDock.

Either way, I likes the clean look and custom options docks offer over using the Windows Taskbar or desktop icons to access programs/folders/files. If you haven't tried a dock and like things looking clean and organized, definitely give one of these a try. They are relatively easy to install/configure/customize and there are of course plenty of forums for help if you have an issue.

 

I don't understand the appeal of docks. What is wrong with old fashioned desktop shortcuts and a task bar. I tried it and just didn't like it after like four minutes.
So count me as a no.

 

I like the appearance and I use one in linux, but I like the start search feature in vista a lot so i use that (fewer wasted resources too, since I mainly use my windows OS for photoshop and games, etc).

 

i use object dock as well,i personally like having an empty desktop.

 

I use object dock with the leapoard background. now if i can just figure out how to get my battery meter on there i will be fine. and sometimes i cant load aim straight from the dock. i have to go in the start menu. but its made my computers all, clutterless. I use it on 2 vista computers and one xp.

 

There's an option to minimize to dock, I believe.

 

Hell no! Launchy all the way!

 

Why do you say that?

 

Because I hate to click stuff, I've always loved the shell in UNIX* based operating systems, so I like to do as much as possible with the keyboard (it's faster too if you do it right), plus I've had bad experience with the performance hits of ObjectDock and similar applications.

 

Oh, i see. I'm more of a clicker type of dude. I'd rather click than type.