Comments on: Dock Gone: Say Goodbye to Your Dock http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:41:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Diga Adeus para o Dock / blog.ftofani.com http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49808 Diga Adeus para o Dock / blog.ftofani.com Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:11:54 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49808 [...] via Dock Gone: Say Goodbye to Your Dock . [...] [...] via Dock Gone: Say Goodbye to Your Dock . [...]

]]> By: James Dempsey http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49717 James Dempsey Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:44:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49717 There are several (probably more) applications/utilities you can install to add "launcher" capabilities to your menubar. There are several (probably more) applications/utilities you can install to add “launcher” capabilities to your menubar.

]]> By: WOI #1? – Websites Of Interest | Skofgar's Blog http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49525 WOI #1? – Websites Of Interest | Skofgar's Blog Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:17:30 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49525 [...] berichtet darüber, wie man sein Dock los wird und wie man mit einer App in London ganz einfach die nächste U-Bahn-Station [...] [...] berichtet darüber, wie man sein Dock los wird und wie man mit einer App in London ganz einfach die nächste U-Bahn-Station [...]

]]> By: Craig http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49497 Craig Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:19:45 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49497 Actually, I much prefer the old OS 7/8/9 Apple Menu Items style of launching programs or documents. That drop-down, spill-out, hierarchical menu seemed perfect. I tried Fruit Menu, but never felt comfortable with haxies. I've recreated the function by placing a folder in the dock with sub-folders for Applications, Games and Utilities and filling them with aliases. It works, but it feels all wrong starting at the bottom and scrolling up. Feels like the Winders start button. Actually, I much prefer the old OS 7/8/9 Apple Menu Items style of launching programs or documents. That drop-down, spill-out, hierarchical menu seemed perfect. I tried Fruit Menu, but never felt comfortable with haxies. I’ve recreated the function by placing a folder in the dock with sub-folders for Applications, Games and Utilities and filling them with aliases. It works, but it feels all wrong starting at the bottom and scrolling up. Feels like the Winders start button.

]]> By: Ken Burns Effect http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49492 Ken Burns Effect Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:48:34 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49492 It would be great to have a preference to automatically hide the dock when invoking a certain app! Like set it to hide except when in Finder or only when using Safari. It would be great to have a preference to automatically hide the dock when invoking a certain app!

Like set it to hide except when in Finder or only when using Safari.

]]> By: James Dempsey http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49476 James Dempsey Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:04:30 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49476 Nothing "wrong" with the Dock, some people just want it completely gone when working in certain applications. Nothing “wrong” with the Dock, some people just want it completely gone when working in certain applications.

]]> By: Howie Isaacks http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49459 Howie Isaacks Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:45:05 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49459 What's the problem with the Dock? When I first saw the Dock in NeXSTEP/OpenStep, I thought it was awesome. Apple made it better in OS X. So, without the Dock, do we just go back to the OS 9 days and clutter up our desktop with aliases? What’s the problem with the Dock? When I first saw the Dock in NeXSTEP/OpenStep, I thought it was awesome. Apple made it better in OS X. So, without the Dock, do we just go back to the OS 9 days and clutter up our desktop with aliases?

]]> By: David Sinclair http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49458 David Sinclair Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:40:48 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49458 I think it's worth mentioning that DockGone is included in TheMacBundles collection, for a few more days. So if you want it and 10 other great apps, check out the bundle: http://TheMacBundles.com/ I think it’s worth mentioning that DockGone is included in TheMacBundles collection, for a few more days. So if you want it and 10 other great apps, check out the bundle:

http://TheMacBundles.com/

]]> By: What to read on the GigaOM network http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49442 What to read on the GigaOM network Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:05:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49442 [...] largest wind farm plan (Earth2Tech) On the rise: open-source biz intelligence software (OStatic) Say good-bye to your OS X Dock [...] [...] largest wind farm plan (Earth2Tech) On the rise: open-source biz intelligence software (OStatic) Say good-bye to your OS X Dock [...]

]]> By: ingrid http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49435 ingrid Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:54:38 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49435 Now if they can bring back the apple pull down menu that would be a real accomplishment but this app does little in terms of productivity. If you could transfer everything in the dock to such a menu as in OS 9..then U have something. This is a solution to a non-existant problem Now if they can bring back the apple pull down menu that would be a real accomplishment but this app does little in terms of productivity. If you could transfer everything in the dock to such a menu as in OS 9..then U have something. This is a solution to a non-existant problem

]]> By: Tom Reestman http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49432 Tom Reestman Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:44:36 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49432 J, Adding to James' comment, it's not just nice to see a developer address users here, but also to do so in an intelligent way, treating the user with respect, not as a child. Frequently, I've seen developers comment to basically say the user doesn't really want what they're asking for, or try to talk them out of it. While perhaps well-intentioned, these can come off as just so much excuse-making, or simply being defensive. J,

Adding to James’ comment, it’s not just nice to see a developer address users here, but also to do so in an intelligent way, treating the user with respect, not as a child.

Frequently, I’ve seen developers comment to basically say the user doesn’t really want what they’re asking for, or try to talk them out of it. While perhaps well-intentioned, these can come off as just so much excuse-making, or simply being defensive.

]]> By: James Dempsey http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49430 James Dempsey Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:27:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49430 Thanks for the replies J. It's nice to see a developer addressing potential users directly here! Thanks for the replies J. It’s nice to see a developer addressing potential users directly here!

]]> By: J. Wardell, Old Jewel Software http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49427 J. Wardell, Old Jewel Software Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:33:23 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49427 James, thanks for this article. It's definitely getting people interested in Dock Gone. As for a few of the comments: Steve Carl: I actually was given the idea to write Dock Gone from a user of DockBlock. There are a few minor issues he had with DockBlock, including the fact that it didn't offer the option of a keyboard shortcut. It also was written for Tiger and, while it works in Leopard, it has a few minor hiccups with it. Tima: This isn't possible in Leopard anymore, sadly. poster: In order to get Dock Gone to work well in Leopard, I had to leave Tiger users behind or deal with the same minor issues that DockBlock has to deal with. If you want a program that does what Dock Gone does but in Tiger, DockBlock is probably a great choice. James, thanks for this article. It’s definitely getting people interested in Dock Gone. As for a few of the comments:

Steve Carl: I actually was given the idea to write Dock Gone from a user of DockBlock. There are a few minor issues he had with DockBlock, including the fact that it didn’t offer the option of a keyboard shortcut. It also was written for Tiger and, while it works in Leopard, it has a few minor hiccups with it.

Tima: This isn’t possible in Leopard anymore, sadly.

poster: In order to get Dock Gone to work well in Leopard, I had to leave Tiger users behind or deal with the same minor issues that DockBlock has to deal with. If you want a program that does what Dock Gone does but in Tiger, DockBlock is probably a great choice.

]]> By: Gadgetsteria » OS X Dock in your way? Dock Gone here to save the day. http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49425 Gadgetsteria » OS X Dock in your way? Dock Gone here to save the day. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:19:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49425 [...] Mac Daily News, The Apple Blog Discover and [...] [...] Mac Daily News, The Apple Blog Discover and [...]

]]> By: Brian http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49424 Brian Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:09:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49424 I don't think it's worth it either. And, you can easily automate terminal commands such as quitting the dock using Applescript. Easier still to move it to the side of the screen. I don’t think it’s worth it either. And, you can easily automate terminal commands such as quitting the dock using Applescript. Easier still to move it to the side of the screen.

]]> By: Tima http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49423 Tima Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:08:45 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49423 I wish they had made an app that would place the dock on top (hidden) instead, I would buy it in a heart beat. I wish they had made an app that would place the dock on top (hidden) instead, I would buy it in a heart beat.

]]> By: Steve Carl http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49422 Steve Carl Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:04:48 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49422 This capability has (apparently) been available for some time in "DockBlock" (from Sideburn.com) which includes several other features and is only $5. It's hard to imagine paying $15 for this. This capability has (apparently) been available for some time in “DockBlock” (from Sideburn.com) which includes several other features and is only $5. It’s hard to imagine paying $15 for this.

]]> By: hmurchison http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49408 hmurchison Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:26:24 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49408 I'm sure they wouldn't make a lot more money by supporting Tiger. Given that Leopard has finally overtaken Tiger as an installed based and also considering that testing for Tiger would take more time and effort for QA I’m sure they wouldn’t make a lot more money by supporting Tiger. Given that Leopard has finally overtaken Tiger as an installed based and also considering that testing for Tiger would take more time and effort for QA

]]> By: James Dempsey http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49404 James Dempsey Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:13:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49404 The vast majority (I thought I read around 75%) of Mac users upgrade to the latest OS version. I suspect that more and more developers will be leaving Tiger behind when Snow Leopard ships. Nature of the biz, I suppose. The vast majority (I thought I read around 75%) of Mac users upgrade to the latest OS version. I suspect that more and more developers will be leaving Tiger behind when Snow Leopard ships. Nature of the biz, I suppose.

]]> By: Catmanrog http://theappleblog.com/2009/07/07/dock-gone-say-goodbye-to-your-dock/#comment-49402 Catmanrog Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:26 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=27033#comment-49402 My Dock is installed vertically on right edge of my MBP17 for excellent function without desktop clutter and interference. My Dock is installed vertically on right edge of my MBP17 for excellent function without desktop clutter and interference.

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