Keizer
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| ObjectDock 1.1 released!
I know it doesn't seem to be a big favorite for those worried about "system resources", but I love this program. A new version is now out! For those that don't know what it does, it allows you to have a nice animated launchbar/taskbar on your screen that reacts to your mouse when you mouse over it. (See screenshot)
New in ObjectDock / ObjectDock Plus 1.1:
* Zooming tabbed docks (icons in tabbed docks can now zoom).
* You can now always resize tabbed docks from corners
* Can now run on limited user accounts
* Supports WinKey+D now (show desktop no longer hides ObjectDock if it's
set to always on bottom or top)
* Unicode support
* Multiple language support (see files in \lang directory)
* Standard docks adjust themselves properly on screen resolution change.
* Auto-hide sensitivity options added for standard docks
* Folder menu items with &'s in them now supported
* Many other minor tweaks
»www.stardock.com/products/objectdock/
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jeffster1970
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| Being that I am always concerned systen resources, this is my favourite desktop...very simple...takes almost no memory. |
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Nogard is me
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Columbus, OH | Thanks Keizer. I'm not that worried about my system resources, I just want a clean desktop and it's really clean.
jeffandlina, what is that weather program you're using? |
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anthrorules
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Rollinsville, CO | reply to jeffster1970
okay, how does that have to do with ObjectDock being released, which btw, does not consume much memory and cpu? |
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Keizer
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| said by anthrorules  :okay, how does that have to do with ObjectDock being released, which btw, does not consume much memory and cpu? Your right, ObjectDock does not consume much memory, or CPU. I only mentioned it in my original post because others claim that is why they won't try OD. I really did not intend on this thread becoming a big bashing match between those using OD, and others who use XP's built in quick launch or something else. I was simply starting a thread to make other ObjectDock users aware that there is an update. If others use another method for the same thing OD does, good for you!  I personally could care less how much memory something uses. I have a gig of RAM, and when that is used up, I have two more slots available on my motherboard.
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1 edit | My reply was not to you, Keizer, but to jeffandlina, who stated:
Being that I am always concerned systen resources, this is my favourite desktop...very simple...takes almost no memory.
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Keizer
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| said by anthrorules :My reply was not to you, Keizer, but to jeffandlina, who stated:
Being that I am always concerned systen resources, this is my favourite desktop...very simple...takes almost no memory.
I know. I was just wanting to nip any conflict that may start in the bud! This is simply an informative thread that there is an OD update available.
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Sholnay
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Thanks Keizer, im going to give it a shot. I currently use YZ dock - very similar i think to stardock, but YZ's efforts were stopped short when Apple sued him over the mimicing of their dock. I wonder why stardock is still around, perhaps they sued back?
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Nogard is me
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Columbus, OH | reply to Keizer
Keizer, did you install over the old of did you uninstall the old OD first? |
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Keizer
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| said by Nogard is me :Keizer, did you install over the old of did you uninstall the old OD first? I have not updated yet, because I am not at my regular PC. I will be installing over the top this evening when I run the update. There was a bit of work invested to set this up, so un-installing first is not an option for me. I need to preserve my original settings. I did chat with another friend of mine who installed over the top with no problems. I would suggest shutting OD down first.
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Nogard is me
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Columbus, OH | Cool thanks. I was going to try to install over the top because like you there is too much time in making OD the way you like it. |
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howie
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OT: Resources
said by Keizer :I know it doesn't seem to be a big favorite for those worried about "system resources If using some system "resources" has no noticeable effect on performance and you're not getting any "low on memory" messages, I still can't see why some people get so fussy about this "resource" deal... I didn't buy a ton of memory to see it sitting there not being used. It's like letting your car sit in the garage because you don't want to use any gas... Just my opinion and way off topic, sorry!...
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Re: ObjectDock 1.1 released!
I am using "The Weather Channel" It works good for Ontario, Canada...I also use ForcastFox (see pic) which also has temperature in C.
I used onject dock before and did find it to be a drain on the system resources...that was a while back on my old desktop, a P2 266MHz. My Laptop is a 700MHz P3..think this program will give me issues? - my point of a simple desktop was to conserve memory and speed.
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anthrorules
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Rollinsville, CO | reply to Keizer
Just upgraded...changes are seamless, haven't played around with most of them...still not consuming a lot of memory, of course, MMV (mileage may vary). |
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Makaveli
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| I don't get it why you guys are complaining, I use ObjectDock Plus and it takes up very little resource. |
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Keizer
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| said by Makaveli :I don't get it why you guys are complaining, I use ObjectDock Plus and it takes up very little resource. I'm sure not complaining. I have my dock set up to autohide, so its not even seen when not being used. Your screenshot looks pretty much like what I see on my system!
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Keizer
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| reply to anthrorules
said by anthrorules :Just upgraded...changes are seamless, haven't played around with most of them...still not consuming a lot of memory, of course, MMV (mileage may vary). Glad it all worked out for you. I too just updated over the top with no issues.
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Keizer
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I really like the new mouse activation delay feature. There were times when my dock would popup because my mouse skimmed across the dock area. Adding a slight delay will minimize un-wanted dock appearances.
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howie
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Hey, Keizer!
I'm kinda liking this...
[EDIT] I've got to resize the giant icons, though... I just installed it. It's really easy to add programs, too! |
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Keizer
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| said by howie :Hey, Keizer! I'm kinda liking this... You need to get some really good icons Howie. The stock icons look a bit blurry when they are magnified. I have a whole bunch if you need something specific let me know.
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