Object Dock and RK Launcher

[lifehouse]

I have used Object Dock for a while and then found this app called RK Launcher (http://home.cogeco.ca/~raduking/) which is also very good and is slightly faster than Object Dock on my PC. Who could tell me which one of them is better?

[Starforge]

I'm sure there's another thread just like this one, but anyway:

If you use tabbed docks, then Object Dock +

Otherwise, RK Launcher I prefer and I've been using it since RK brought it out :D

[dreamz Veteran]

1. search: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...20&hl=best+dock and https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=313551&hl=

2. there's no such thing as the "best" dock. you don't even define criteria. what is "the best"? in terms of performance? in terms of features? emulation?

3. no one knows what will work for you. just try them all out and use what you like.

[Agent_X]

rklauncher works fine for me.

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what's new in version 0.4 Beta:

RKLauncher.exe

- themes and backgrounds changed completely

- added exclusions for apps/windows

- cannot drag excluded apps to dock

- Y'z Docklet support improved

- icons from any folder (added Browse button)

- browse for application in dock item properties

- hide label

- label transparency

- saves changes on windows restart

- saves items on change

- fixed wrong appearance of OD docklet in add docklets dlg

- fixed save on change for add docklet

- changed 'application' to 'docklet_yz' or 'docklet_od' in itemlist.conf

- added Hide Taskbar option

- added Hotspot for dock showing up when the mouse goes to margin

- added Import Y'z Dock background

- settings are saved when the Settings dialog closes

- fixed DockletSetImageFile not setting the right image

- added Hide Indicators

- added Hide Poofs

- ObjectDock Docklet support improved (still missing some features)

- added DockletSetIndicator(HWND, BOOL) that's missing in OD Docklet SDK

- docklet settings are saved via OnSave in itemlist.conf

- added effect when a new item is shown in dock

- RK Launcher can go up to 200fps now

- opened applications now receive focus

- *.ico files added to icon browse dialog

- messenger windows jump on attention when minimized to dock

- excluded items moved to 'excluded.conf' file

- detection of fullscreen windows

YzDocklet.dll

- fixed YzDockletGetFolderPath unicode result

- fixed YzDockletGetRect giving client coords instead of screen coords

- fixed YzDockletGetInt not returning the default value (Tasks docklet)

- changed icon loading

- fixed some docklets not letting RK Launcher close

- no Y'z Docklet API can be called after RK Launcher is closing

RK_Launcher_04_Beta152.zip

If you have any problems , ask here: Aqua-Soft Forums RK Launcher

[RUJa]

I had RK launcher first but that thing is just so slooow... So I switched to ObjectDock who's faster.

[JamesNQ]

You have them both. Try them both, and then you can decide what's best for you. ;)

[NeoXY]

I perosnally likes RK better...OD was slow for me...:/

[sacrifist]

im using aquadock

[MIRROR]

Some of these comparisons don't do a thing to convince anyone which might be best.

I still haven't made up my mind but this is the order of preference this week. :D

This is subject to change without notice: Normally run 2 and sometimes 3 at a time.

ObjectDock

Moby Dock

YZDock

RK Launcher

AquaDock

(Avedesk) <--No Dock but heavily loaded with running animation icons that are compatible with OD! ;)

[blush]

RK Launcher always flipped out when I started up Counter-Strike... does anyone know if this problem has been fixed?

[uniacidz]

I use Object Dock.

RK seems to use twice as much memory for some reason.

OD does what i want and does it well, got alot of features i like and makes my heart flutter :)

Hmm, anyway, Object Dock (free) for me

[MIRROR]

Let's not forget RocketDock

Anyone have any opinions on that one?

[Danny Weed]

  Synthetic Girl said:

RK Launcher always flipped out when I started up Counter-Strike... does anyone know if this problem has been fixed?

586359900[/snapback]

It's common sense to close your dock when your playing a game really :ninja:

[flupke]

I only used objectdock and now that i saw this topic, i decided to give RK Launcher a go. I don't really like it... No doubt it's a good piece of software but i guess i'm just too used to my objectdock :wub:

[huskerpat]

  MIRROR said:

Let's not forget RocketDock

Anyone have any opinions on that one?

586360343[/snapback]

I've been using Rocketdock since it released. It's my favorite so far. it's fast and smooth. No docklet support at the moment, but I didn't use them with other docks anyways.

[Porsche Design]

rk works well because i can convert y'z dock skins and stefanka's longhorn glass looks really good