{{ infobox software
, name = RocketDock
, logo =
, screenshot =
, caption =
, developer = Punk Labs
, latest release version = 1.3.5
, latest release date = {{release_date, df=yes, 2008, 09, 03
, platform = Microsoft Windows
, genre = Dock
, license = Creative Commons
, website RocketDock
''RocketDock'' is an
application launcher
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In th ...
developed by PolyVector and Skunkie of Punk Labs, working with artist Zachary Denton, for
Windows
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Mac OS X
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Aqua
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Arts
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GUI
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Creative Commons license
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and is distributed by Punk Labs (previously called Punk Software).
RocketDock is able to show live updates of minimized windows as in
Mac OS X
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, and in
Windows Vista
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it can show live thumbnail updates on the
taskbar
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The specific design and layout of the taskbar varies between individual operating systems, but generally as ...
. It is compatible with MobyDock, ObjectDock, RK Launcher, and Y'z Dock skins, and is compatible with and borrows from Stardock ObjectDock's publicly published Docklet API.
Th RocketDock gallery had a thriving community where users could upload and share skins, icons, docklets, wallpapers and other customization resources for the application. However, PunkLabs closed the RocketDock gallery on 6 August, 2018. Visiting the link now redirects to th official site of the developers of RocketDock where a download for RocketDock is available.
See also
*
Dock (computing)
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The specific design and layout of the taskbar varies between individual operating systems, but generally a ...
PC World
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