ObjectDock is a dock similar to that in the

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. It is distributed by

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for

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, Windows 8.1, and

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and comes in ''Free'' and ''Plus'' versions.

Features

ObjectDock allows the user to place

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s to any program in a "dock." This provides Windows users functionality similar to that of

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. The program comes in two versions, free, and a paid version offering more features. The free version is no longer available from the official site, but is still available from the CNET CDN that the homepage used to redirect to. ObjectDock can be used as a program launcher, or as a complete taskbar replacement. Its functionality can be enhanced with plugins to provide features such as

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s or news.

Versions

Version 2.0 added preliminary Vista support, resource-searching, improved

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, and new zoom effects. The current version is 2.2 which added tabbed docks.

External links

ObjectDock home page
{{Stardock Windows-only software Windows-only freeware Stardock software