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Docks - Program Launchers

RocketDock

SUMMARY: RocketDock is a highly customizable and animated application and document launcher for Windows.

RocketDock is a freeware application and document launcher for Windows. As the mouse pointer moves over each icon they zoom and shrink, providing a smooth animated interface.

Frequently-used icons can be dragged and dropped to the dock, and icons can be removed or modified by a right-click menu. Multiple configuration options include:

RocketDock interface

* Running Application - displays a small arrow next to running programs

* Minimize Windows to Dock - lets you use RocketDock instead of the Windows Taskbar to switch between running documents and applications

* Dock position - place the dock on any screen edge

* Docklet support - add clocks, CPU information, a calendar, a CD drive opener, battery status, and more to the dock

* Themes - make the dock look like glass, clay, steel, a tree, and more RocketDock themes are available online

RocketDock with ProtoTree style and several Docklets installed

RocketDock - http://rocketdock.com/

This tip was written for RocketDock 1.3.5. Information and screenshots for other versions may differ.